Denis Rombaldoni vs Sabino Brunello
Denis Rombaldoni (37, IM, ITA) and Sabino Brunello (37, GM, ITA) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Brunello leads with 5 wins to 3, with 6 draws — a 43% draw rate. Their last meeting at CIS 2019 - Serie Master saw Brunello prevail. With current classical ratings of 2461 and 2525, the Elo model gives Brunello a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2461 vs 2525 (Δ -64)
With Denis Rombaldoni as white
32% Denis28% draw40% Sabino
With Sabino Brunello as white
24% Denis23% draw52% Sabino
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Rombaldoni | Sabino Brunello | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2461 | 2525+9 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Nov 2011 | 2617 · Sep 2013 |
| Peak age | 22 | 24 |
| World rank now | #908 | #433 |
| World rank peak | #552 | #172 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 911 | 1,961 |
| Months active | 210 | 212 |
| % white wins | 57% | 56% |
| % black wins | 46% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2316 | 2551 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 91 |
Best Win
Denis Rombaldoni
Sabino Brunello
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Rombaldoni
Sabino Brunello