Michele Godena vs Sabino Brunello
Michele Godena (59, GM, ITA) and Sabino Brunello (37, GM, ITA) have met 25 times in classical OTB. Brunello leads with 5 wins to 1, with 19 draws — a 76% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campionato Italiano Assoluto 2024 saw Brunello prevail. With current classical ratings of 2444 and 2525, the Elo model gives Brunello a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2444 vs 2525 (Δ -81)
With Michele Godena as white
30% Michele27% draw43% Sabino
With Sabino Brunello as white
23% Michele22% draw55% Sabino
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michele Godena | Sabino Brunello | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2444 | 2525+9 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Mar 2010 | 2617 · Sep 2013 |
| Peak age | 43 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,090 | #433 |
| World rank peak | #289 | #172 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,406 | 1,961 |
| Months active | 217 | 212 |
| % white wins | 46% | 56% |
| % black wins | 35% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2456 | 2551 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 91 |
Best Win
Michele Godena
Sabino Brunello
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michele Godena
Sabino Brunello