Prepare against Maurizio Caposciutti
FM · Italy · World #5,996 classical · FIDE ID 800490
Our database contains 432 games by Maurizio Caposciutti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Caposciutti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Caposciutti 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 | 2,247 | 2,342 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,319 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,299 | 2,326 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 432 | 151 | 160 | 121 | 35.0% |
| As White | 227 | 86 | 89 | 52 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 205 | 65 | 71 | 69 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Caposciutti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Caposciutti's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 119 | 52.4% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 99 | 43.6% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.1% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Caposciutti usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Caposciutti usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Caposciutti usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Caposciutti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Caposciutti usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Caposciutti usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 80.6% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 12 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 56.8% | 44.0% |
| d6 | 18 | 24.3% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
Maurizio Caposciutti's chess games
All 432 games by Maurizio Caposciutti 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: 151 wins, 160 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 44 | 22/17/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 53 | 18/20/15 | 34.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A34 | English Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Vladimir Lazarev | 2,525 | chT2-FRA 0304a | A13 |
| Apr 2006 | Viktor Erdos | 2,503 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | A50 |
| Jan 1998 | Eckhard Schmittdiel | 2,470 | 9th Seefeld Open | C14 |
| Jan 1992 | Edmar John Mednis | 2,460 | Forli Open | B67 |
| Feb 2004 | Jean-Luc Chabanon | 2,449 | chT2-FRA 0304a | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forli Open | 1993 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,384 |
| Cannes Open | 1995 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,251 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 1999 | 18 | 11 | 2,412 |
| chT-ITA | 2008 | 16 | 10 | 2,384 |
| ch-ITA sf | 1999 | 12 | 8 | 2,347 |
| 4th Genova Open | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,426 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,264 |
| 31st Reggio Emilia B 8889 | 1988 | 11 | 4 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Caposciutti's chess games?
432 games by Maurizio Caposciutti, 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 Maurizio Caposciutti has played.
What does Maurizio Caposciutti play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Maurizio Caposciutti opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Caposciutti answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Caposciutti play as White?
As White, Maurizio Caposciutti's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Caposciutti play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Caposciutti most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Maurizio Caposciutti's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Caposciutti is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,299 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Maurizio Caposciutti played?
Our database contains 432 games by Maurizio Caposciutti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 160 draws, 121 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Caposciutti?
432 games by Maurizio Caposciutti 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.