Prepare against Matus Kapinaj
Slovakia · World #27,241 classical · FIDE ID 14980703
Our database contains 67 games by Matus Kapinaj, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matus Kapinaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matus Kapinaj 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 | 2,003 | 2,082 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,123 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,845 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 31.3% |
| As White | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matus Kapinaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matus Kapinaj's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 67.6% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 26.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kapinaj usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kapinaj usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kapinaj usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kapinaj usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kapinaj usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kapinaj usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 78.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Matus Kapinaj's chess games
All 67 games by Matus Kapinaj in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | John Delaney | 2,115 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | C00 |
| Sep 2024 | Jakub Sokolovsky | 2,053 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | B67 |
| Apr 2023 | Matej Bulej | 2,007 | ch-SVK U16 | D01 |
| Feb 2024 | Casey Ryan Meszaros | 1,980 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | C01 |
| Sep 2025 | Teodor Malaschitz | 1,899 | Slovakia Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 1,741 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,666 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,986 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,649 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,702 |
| 50th Bratislava Rintel Memorial | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matus Kapinaj's chess games?
67 games by Matus Kapinaj, from May 2023 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 Matus Kapinaj has played.
What does Matus Kapinaj play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Matus Kapinaj opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matus Kapinaj answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Matus Kapinaj play as White?
As White, Matus Kapinaj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matus Kapinaj play as Black?
As Black, Matus Kapinaj most often plays: London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Matus Kapinaj's FIDE rating?
Matus Kapinaj is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (May 2025).
How many games has Matus Kapinaj played?
Our database contains 67 games by Matus Kapinaj, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matus Kapinaj?
67 games by Matus Kapinaj 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.