Prepare against Lucia Kapicakova
WFM · Slovakia · World #49,391 classical · FIDE ID 73612251
When preparing against Lucia Kapicakova, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 264 games by Lucia Kapicakova, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucia Kapicakova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucia Kapicakova 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 | 1,896 | 1,901 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,849 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 129 | 39 | 96 | 48.9% |
| As White | 125 | 63 | 20 | 42 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 139 | 66 | 19 | 54 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucia Kapicakova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucia Kapicakova's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 56.0% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 20.8% | 46.2% |
| f4 | 20 | 16.0% | 77.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 6.4% | 31.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Kapicakova usually continues Nf3 (92.3% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kapicakova usually continues Nc3 (26.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kapicakova usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Kapicakova usually continues g3 (46.9% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kapicakova usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kapicakova usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 63 | 56.3% | 50.8% |
| e5 | 45 | 40.2% | 65.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Lucia Kapicakova's chess games
All 264 games by Lucia Kapicakova in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 129 wins, 39 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 20 | 14/3/3 | 70.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 12/1/0 | 92.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Olga Iljushina | 2,132 | Djerba Online w | E71 |
| Nov 2023 | Miroslav Medvec | 2,013 | chT-SVK 2C 2324 | D53 |
| Aug 2021 | Matej Halak | 1,987 | ch-SVK Amateurs | A29 |
| Aug 2021 | Marek Janous | 1,965 | ch-EU Union U14 | B52 |
| Jun 2021 | Juraj Ondras | 1,961 | Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,433 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 1,558 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,827 |
| ch-SVK U10 Girls | 2017 | 17 | 15.5 | 1,479 |
| ch-SVK U14 Girls | 2021 | 15 | 12.5 | 1,522 |
| ch-SVK U08 Girls | 2015 | 12 | 9 | 1,245 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 12 | 6 | 1,477 |
| Gran Canaria Online w | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucia Kapicakova's chess games?
264 games by Lucia Kapicakova, from Aug 2015 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 Lucia Kapicakova has played.
What does Lucia Kapicakova play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Lucia Kapicakova opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.f4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucia Kapicakova answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Lucia Kapicakova play as White?
As White, Lucia Kapicakova's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (20 games, 70.0% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucia Kapicakova play as Black?
As Black, Lucia Kapicakova most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Lucia Kapicakova's FIDE rating?
Lucia Kapicakova is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,801 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Lucia Kapicakova played?
Our database contains 264 games by Lucia Kapicakova, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 39 draws, 96 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucia Kapicakova?
264 games by Lucia Kapicakova 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.