Prepare against Mark Kapitsyn
FM · Russia · World #63,659 classical · FIDE ID 4116240
When preparing against Mark Kapitsyn, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Mark Kapitsyn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Kapitsyn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Kapitsyn 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 | 1,843 | 2,330 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,290 | 2,330 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 19 | 6 | 46 | 26.8% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Kapitsyn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Kapitsyn's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 35.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kapitsyn usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kapitsyn usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kapitsyn usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Mark Kapitsyn's chess games
All 71 games by Mark Kapitsyn 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage | 2,286 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Oct 2024 | Artur Dilmukhametov | 2,276 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Jun 2022 | Alain Prieto Aranguren | 2,272 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jul 2018 | Maxim Chetverik | 2,237 | Yaroslav the Wise Open | E15 |
| Jan 2025 | Flawian Krawczyk | 2,231 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 65 | 19.5 | 2,027 |
| Yaroslav the Wise Open | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
| 15th Bergamo Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Kapitsyn's chess games?
71 games by Mark Kapitsyn, 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 Mark Kapitsyn has played.
What does Mark Kapitsyn play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Mark Kapitsyn opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Kapitsyn answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mark Kapitsyn play as White?
As White, Mark Kapitsyn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Kapitsyn play as Black?
As Black, Mark Kapitsyn most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Mark Kapitsyn's FIDE rating?
Mark Kapitsyn is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 2,290 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (May 2012).
How many games has Mark Kapitsyn played?
Our database contains 71 games by Mark Kapitsyn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 46 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Kapitsyn?
71 games by Mark Kapitsyn 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.