Prepare against Davide Cappai
Italy · World #11,831 classical · FIDE ID 813338
Our database contains 267 games by Davide Cappai, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Davide Cappai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davide Cappai before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,143 | 2,288 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,317 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,295 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 89 | 69 | 109 | 33.3% |
| As White | 145 | 50 | 38 | 57 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 122 | 39 | 31 | 52 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davide Cappai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davide Cappai's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 72.4% | 45.7% |
| b3 | 35 | 24.1% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Cappai usually continues Nf3 (47.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cappai usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Cappai usually continues d4 (29.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 24% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Cappai usually continues Bb2 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Cappai usually continues Bb2 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Cappai usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 87.7% | 46.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 10.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 36.1% | 69.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 27.8% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.9% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 13.9% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Davide Cappai's chess games
All 267 games by Davide Cappai in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 89 wins, 69 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 35 | 16/5/14 | 45.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/6/12 | 40.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 2/3/12 | 11.8% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Stelios Halkias | 2,527 | Titled Tue Late | A02 |
| Mar 2022 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,473 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| May 2020 | Milos Jirovsky | 2,452 | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | A37 |
| Mar 2025 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,429 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Mar 2022 | Jesus Martin Duque | 2,424 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 103 | 47.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2005 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,076 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,100 |
| 26th ch-ITA U20 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,355 |
| Rome Petra Open 02nd | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,149 |
| Campobasso Open 12th | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davide Cappai's chess games?
267 games by Davide Cappai, from Jul 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Davide Cappai has played.
What does Davide Cappai play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Davide Cappai opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.b3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davide Cappai answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Davide Cappai play as White?
As White, Davide Cappai's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davide Cappai play as Black?
As Black, Davide Cappai most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Davide Cappai's FIDE rating?
Davide Cappai is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Davide Cappai played?
Our database contains 267 games by Davide Cappai, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 69 draws, 109 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davide Cappai?
267 games by Davide Cappai reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.