Sabino Brunello GM

Sabino Brunello - Grandmaster Extraordinaire

Sabino Brunello, proudly bearing the prestigious title of Grandmaster from FIDE, is no ordinary chess player. With a career studded by fierce battles mostly conducted under the quick and fiery conditions of blitz chess, Sabino has proven time and again that speed and sharpness are his middle names.

A Rollercoaster of Ratings and Wins

Peaking impressively at a Blitz rating of 2857 in April 2020 (a number that most mere mortals can only dream of), Sabino has shown exceptional prowess in rapid decision-making, maintaining a staggering 61.27% win rate with his secret arsenal of openings (which remain top secret for a reason!). When the bullets fly faster, he still manages a commendable high-2200s rating in Bullet chess and keeps things solid in Rapid with a peak just above 2570.

Game Style & Psychological Mojo

Sabino’s style is an intriguing cocktail of resilience and strategy: an 87.88% comeback rate and a low early resignation rate (1.47%) tell us he hates to give up. Endgames? Oh, he’s there about 88% of the time, grinding the opponent down with around 83 moves on average to secure a win, but watch out — on a bad day, he can stretch moves over 95 before a loss sneaks in.

He shines brightest around 11:00 AM, winning 100% of his games starting at this hour (ok, perhaps a small sample size, but that’s a heck of a morning motivation). Sabino’s psychological armor includes a tilt factor of 4, meaning he keeps cool with only a hint of frustration despite the grinding battles of top-level chess.

Favorite Opponents & Epic Rivalries

Among his most-played opponents are tirpa_hun, korbul, and chessawp2702, against whom Sabino boasts win rates ranging between 50% and 80%, proving that familiar foes only fuel his competitive fire. And for those puzzling losses? Well, even Grandmasters can have off days — he’s lost to players with nicknames as whimsical as pulpanj and lupulescuc, but always bounces back stronger.

Recent Triumphs and Tough Lessons

In his latest recorded victory (May 8, 2024), Sabino showcased a masterclass in positional play with the Indian Game, forcing his opponent to resign amidst a swirl of tactical threats. But alas, the same day saw him taste defeat by resignation, a reminder that even grandmasters face chaos on the 64 squares.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 8 games
• More wins in blitz than many have games played: over 100 wins in blitz alone!
• Has a secret opening repertoire—because every Grandmaster needs a little mystery.

To follow Sabino on his next chess adventure or to study the intricate dance of his pieces, just remember: when he’s on the board, expect brilliance seasoned with unpredictability, a pinch of humor, and a grandmaster’s relentless ambition.