Prepare against Enrico Cappa
Italy · World #114,599 classical · FIDE ID 851345
When preparing against Enrico Cappa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 31 games by Enrico Cappa, covering May 2010 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Enrico Cappa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrico Cappa 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 | 1,691 | 1,725 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,637 | 1,686 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,696 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 29.0% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrico Cappa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrico Cappa's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Cappa usually continues Bc4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cappa usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Cappa usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Enrico Cappa's chess games
All 31 games by Enrico Cappa in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Fabio Delle Fave | 1,774 | 11th Crema Open | C44 |
| Sep 2009 | Fabrizio Raffaldi | 1,760 | 11th Crema Open | B14 |
| Mar 2010 | Adriano Giachino | 1,686 | 14th Ivrea Open | C50 |
| Sep 2001 | Felice Scarpellini | 1,648 | 3rd Crema Open | E20 |
| Mar 2010 | Isabella Gennaro | 1,633 | 14th Ivrea Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Crema Open | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,503 |
| 11th Crema Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,725 |
| 3rd Crema Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 1,667 |
| ch-Biella Vercelli Province | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,624 |
| 14th Ivrea Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,697 |
| 1st Piverone Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrico Cappa's chess games?
31 games by Enrico Cappa, from May 2010 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 Enrico Cappa has played.
What does Enrico Cappa play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Enrico Cappa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrico Cappa answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Enrico Cappa play as White?
As White, Enrico Cappa's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrico Cappa play as Black?
As Black, Enrico Cappa most often plays: Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Enrico Cappa's FIDE rating?
Enrico Cappa is currently rated 1,691 in classical chess, 1,637 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Enrico Cappa played?
Our database contains 31 games by Enrico Cappa, covering May 2010 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrico Cappa?
31 games by Enrico Cappa 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.