Prepare against Elby Reyes Capellan
Dominican Republic · World #19,458 classical · FIDE ID 6410634
When preparing against Elby Reyes Capellan, expect 1.d4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 125 games by Elby Reyes Capellan, covering Aug 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Elby Reyes Capellan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elby Reyes Capellan 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 | 2,063 | 2,108 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,107 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 60 | 26 | 39 | 48.0% |
| As White | 62 | 32 | 14 | 16 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 63 | 28 | 12 | 23 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elby Reyes Capellan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elby Reyes Capellan's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 35.5% | 65.9% |
| e4 | 19 | 30.6% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 17.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 16.1% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Capellan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Capellan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Capellan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Capellan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Capellan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Capellan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 69.4% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 25.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Elby Reyes Capellan's chess games
All 125 games by Elby Reyes Capellan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - Nov 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: 60 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Carlos Paul Abreu Jean | 2,265 | ch-DOM | A06 |
| May 2019 | Juan Manuel Jaquez | 2,230 | ch-DOM | B97 |
| Jun 2016 | Hector Eduardo Eusebio Perez | 2,143 | Santo Domingo Gesta Catorce Open | C02 |
| May 2019 | Eddy De los Santos Nunez | 2,142 | ch-DOM | C48 |
| May 2017 | Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront | 2,129 | ch-DOM | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DOM | 2022 | 61 | 32 | 2,055 |
| Santo Domingo U2080 Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| 2nd Santo Domingo Open U2100 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,998 |
| 5th Santo Domingo Duarte Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| 6th Santo Domingo Duarte Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,939 |
| Santo Domingo Gesta Catorce Open | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| Santo Domingo Inmortales Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| chT-DOM | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elby Reyes Capellan's chess games?
125 games by Elby Reyes Capellan, from Aug 2013 to Nov 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 Elby Reyes Capellan has played.
What does Elby Reyes Capellan play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Elby Reyes Capellan opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elby Reyes Capellan answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Elby Reyes Capellan play as White?
As White, Elby Reyes Capellan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elby Reyes Capellan play as Black?
As Black, Elby Reyes Capellan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Elby Reyes Capellan's FIDE rating?
Elby Reyes Capellan is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Elby Reyes Capellan played?
Our database contains 125 games by Elby Reyes Capellan, covering Aug 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elby Reyes Capellan?
125 games by Elby Reyes Capellan 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.