Sabino Brunello
An Italian chess grandmaster who combines sharp tactical play with a deep dedication to coaching the next generation of players.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Italian chess grandmaster·Birthday: June 27·Millennials
Biography
Sabino Brunello represents the modern chess professional, equally at home in high-stakes tournaments and the analytical world of coaching. Earning the Grandmaster title in 2010, he joined the elite ranks of Italian chess, known for a dynamic and aggressive playing style that makes his games unpredictable. Brunello has been a fixture on the European club circuit and in international opens, frequently challenging and defeating higher-rated opponents. Beyond his own board, he has invested significant energy into nurturing talent, working as a coach and second for other top players. This dual role as competitor and mentor underscores a comprehensive understanding of the game, making him a respected figure who contributes to Italian chess both through his results and his guidance.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Sabino was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Sabino Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Sabino's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Awarded the title of FIDE Grandmaster in 2010, achieving one of chess's highest distinctions.
- Has represented Italy in multiple Chess Olympiads as a key member of the national team.
- Works as a chess coach and second, assisting other grandmasters in preparation for major tournaments.
Did You Know?
He is known for being an avid blitz and bullet chess player online, often streaming his games.
Brunello has authored chess instructional materials and books focused on tactical training.
He achieved his final Grandmaster norm at the 2009 European Individual Chess Championship.
“The board is a battlefield, and I prefer to attack before my opponent is ready.”
