Prepare against Florian Kapus
Austria · World #43,154 classical · FIDE ID 1639765
When preparing against Florian Kapus, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Florian Kapus, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Florian Kapus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Kapus 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 | 1,921 | 1,976 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,938 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 22 | 17 | 32 | 31.0% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Kapus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Kapus's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 94.4% | 42.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kapus usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kapus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kapus usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kapus usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kapus usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
Florian Kapus's chess games
All 71 games by Florian Kapus in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Dieter Wallner | 2,145 | Graz Open | E15 |
| Aug 2012 | Stephan Brem | 2,131 | 19th Graz Open A | A96 |
| Jan 2019 | Gerhard Jezt | 2,022 | Steyr Landesliga 1819 | E41 |
| Jan 2013 | Josef Kainz | 1,952 | ch-Graz | D05 |
| Nov 2018 | Daniel Kristoferitsch | 1,941 | Steyr Landesliga 1819 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| 20th Graz Open B | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 1,994 |
| 19th Graz Open A | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,878 |
| Graz Open B | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-Graz B | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,718 |
| ch-Graz Land | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
| ch-Graz | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Kapus's chess games?
71 games by Florian Kapus, from Oct 2012 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 Florian Kapus has played.
What does Florian Kapus play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Florian Kapus opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Kapus answers 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Florian Kapus play as White?
As White, Florian Kapus's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Kapus play as Black?
As Black, Florian Kapus most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Florian Kapus's FIDE rating?
Florian Kapus is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Florian Kapus played?
Our database contains 71 games by Florian Kapus, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Kapus?
71 games by Florian Kapus 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.