Prepare against Marco Caprino
Italy · World #20,362 classical · FIDE ID 841323
Our database contains 102 games by Marco Caprino, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marco Caprino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Caprino 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 | 2,054 | 2,186 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,231 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,210 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 32 | 22 | 48 | 31.4% |
| As White | 49 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 53 | 15 | 9 | 29 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Caprino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Caprino's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 63.3% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 16.3% | 18.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.2% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Caprino usually continues Nc3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Caprino usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Caprino usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Caprino usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Caprino usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Caprino usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 36.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 9 | 40.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Marco Caprino's chess games
All 102 games by Marco Caprino in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 22 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Iwo Karolczuk | 2,327 | ch-EU Blitz | B23 |
| Sep 2023 | Simone Medici | 2,194 | Mendrisio Open | A45 |
| Dec 2009 | Francesco Frugoli | 2,173 | Florence Open 17th | A48 |
| Jan 2017 | Giampaolo Scavazza | 2,159 | Verona Open A | B27 |
| Dec 2020 | Andrea Rindone | 2,150 | 3rd Imola Open | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| Verona Open A | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,334 |
| Arco Christmas Open 11th | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| 12th Arco Christmas Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 6 | 0 | 2,027 |
| 5th Montebelluna Open B | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,844 |
| Torneo internazionale Giorgio Vasari - Arezzo | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Caprino's chess games?
102 games by Marco Caprino, from Apr 2008 to Aug 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 Marco Caprino has played.
What does Marco Caprino play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Marco Caprino opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Caprino answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Marco Caprino play as White?
As White, Marco Caprino's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Caprino play as Black?
As Black, Marco Caprino most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Marco Caprino's FIDE rating?
Marco Caprino is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Marco Caprino played?
Our database contains 102 games by Marco Caprino, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 22 draws, 48 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Caprino?
102 games by Marco Caprino 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.