Prepare against Kaan Cappon
Belgium · World #59,309 classical · FIDE ID 200476
Our database contains 96 games by Kaan Cappon, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kaan Cappon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaan Cappon 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 | 1,858 | 1,899 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,839 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 19 | 30 | 47 | 19.8% |
| As White | 44 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 52 | 5 | 19 | 28 | 9.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaan Cappon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaan Cappon's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Cappon usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cappon usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Cappon usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 80.8% | 26.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Kaan Cappon's chess games
All 96 games by Kaan Cappon in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 30 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Dariusz Sycz | 2,176 | 28th ch-NATO | B07 |
| Aug 2006 | Manuel Gordillo Lopez | 2,129 | 17th ch-NATO | C15 |
| Jun 2009 | Francisco Javier Cuadrado Lopez | 1,941 | 20th ch-NATO | B08 |
| Aug 2016 | Finn Stuhr | 1,740 | 27th ch-NATO | C89 |
| Aug 2016 | Chas Chapman | 1,435 | 27th ch-NATO | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th ch-NATO | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| 20th ch-NATO | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,892 |
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,861 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,646 |
| 11th ch-NATO | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 1,868 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,660 |
| 22nd ch-NATO | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,650 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaan Cappon's chess games?
96 games by Kaan Cappon, from Oct 2008 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 Kaan Cappon has played.
What does Kaan Cappon play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Kaan Cappon opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaan Cappon answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Kaan Cappon play as White?
As White, Kaan Cappon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaan Cappon play as Black?
As Black, Kaan Cappon most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Kaan Cappon's FIDE rating?
Kaan Cappon is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Kaan Cappon played?
Our database contains 96 games by Kaan Cappon, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 30 draws, 47 losses (19.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaan Cappon?
96 games by Kaan Cappon 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.