Prepare against Linus Capraro
CHE · World #48,478 classical · FIDE ID 1305921
Our database contains 34 games by Linus Capraro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Linus Capraro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Linus Capraro 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 | 1,899 | 2,145 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 44.1% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Linus Capraro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Linus Capraro's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Capraro usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Capraro usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Capraro usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Capraro usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Capraro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Linus Capraro's chess games
All 34 games by Linus Capraro 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Werner Eggenberger | 2,086 | 7th Zuerich Seniors Open | B46 |
| Aug 2006 | Georg Aigner | 2,005 | 6th ch-EU Seniors | B92 |
| Aug 2006 | Gerard Talvard | 1,990 | 6th ch-EU Seniors | D79 |
| Jan 2009 | Peter Tesar | 1,968 | 8th Ascona Seniors Open | A41 |
| Aug 2006 | Leif Kverndal | 1,920 | 6th ch-EU Seniors | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th ch-EU Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| 7th Ascona Seniors Open | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| 8th Ascona Seniors Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| 4th Ascona Seniors Open | 2005 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| 9th Davos Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,946 |
| 7th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2009 | 2 | 2 | 2,486 |
| 4th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 6th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2008 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Linus Capraro's chess games?
34 games by Linus Capraro, 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 Linus Capraro has played.
What does Linus Capraro play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Linus Capraro opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Linus Capraro answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Linus Capraro play as White?
As White, Linus Capraro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Linus Capraro play as Black?
As Black, Linus Capraro most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Linus Capraro's FIDE rating?
Linus Capraro is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Linus Capraro played?
Our database contains 34 games by Linus Capraro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Linus Capraro?
34 games by Linus Capraro 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.