Prepare against Ion Capata
Italy · World #17,334 classical · FIDE ID 812560
Our database contains 127 games by Ion Capata, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ion Capata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ion Capata 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 | 2,081 | 2,166 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,210 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 2,192 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 64 | 24 | 39 | 50.4% |
| As White | 65 | 34 | 12 | 19 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 62 | 30 | 12 | 20 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ion Capata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ion Capata's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 83.1% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Capata usually continues c3 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Capata usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Capata usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Capata usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Capata usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Capata usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 96.4% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 92.6% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Ion Capata's chess games
All 127 games by Ion Capata in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 64 wins, 24 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Nicolae-Costel Burnoiu | 2,434 | 2nd Bucharest Romgaz Open | B22 |
| Nov 2001 | Alessio De Santis | 2,353 | Genova Open | B22 |
| Jul 2006 | Flavio Guido | 2,323 | 66th ch-ITA sf | C53 |
| Sep 2008 | Claudiu-Cristian Dobre | 2,300 | 2nd Bucharest Romgaz Open | B02 |
| Feb 2013 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,287 | ch-Monza e Brianza Province | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Bratto Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,145 |
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2005 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,131 |
| Monza Open | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| Bergamo Open 19th | 2007 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| 9th Crema Open | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| 3rd Crema Open | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 1,909 |
| 66th ch-ITA sf | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,261 |
| 2nd San Martino di Castrozza Open | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ion Capata's chess games?
127 games by Ion Capata, from Apr 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 Ion Capata has played.
What does Ion Capata play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Ion Capata opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ion Capata answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ion Capata play as White?
As White, Ion Capata's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ion Capata play as Black?
As Black, Ion Capata most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Ion Capata's FIDE rating?
Ion Capata is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Ion Capata played?
Our database contains 127 games by Ion Capata, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 24 draws, 39 losses (50.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ion Capata?
127 games by Ion Capata 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.