Prepare against Mikhailo Kapechun
CM · Ukraine · World #8,670 classical · FIDE ID 34147527
When preparing against Mikhailo Kapechun, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Mikhailo Kapechun, covering Nov 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mikhailo Kapechun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhailo Kapechun 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 | 2,193 | 2,195 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,217 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,272 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 52 | 17 | 58 | 40.9% |
| As White | 65 | 32 | 9 | 24 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 62 | 20 | 8 | 34 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhailo Kapechun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhailo Kapechun's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 76.9% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 6.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kapechun usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kapechun usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kapechun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kapechun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kapechun usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …b5 (17% of these games) — Kapechun usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 26.9% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Mikhailo Kapechun's chess games
All 127 games by Mikhailo Kapechun in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2020 - Sep 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: 52 wins, 17 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,580 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | A35 |
| Apr 2023 | Spartak Vysochin | 2,512 | Kiev GP Anfield Final | C01 |
| Dec 2025 | Sven Tica | 2,441 | 15th London Classic Open | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | C02 |
| Aug 2025 | Aaravamudhan Balaji | 2,394 | V Mindsports Int Open | E26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 30 | 11.5 | 2,092 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,099 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,327 |
| 15th London Classic Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,201 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,169 |
| Chess on the Thames | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhailo Kapechun's chess games?
127 games by Mikhailo Kapechun, from Nov 2020 to Sep 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 Mikhailo Kapechun has played.
What does Mikhailo Kapechun play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Mikhailo Kapechun opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhailo Kapechun answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Mikhailo Kapechun play as White?
As White, Mikhailo Kapechun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Four Knights Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhailo Kapechun play as Black?
As Black, Mikhailo Kapechun most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Mikhailo Kapechun's FIDE rating?
Mikhailo Kapechun is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Mikhailo Kapechun played?
Our database contains 127 games by Mikhailo Kapechun, covering Nov 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 17 draws, 58 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhailo Kapechun?
127 games by Mikhailo Kapechun 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.