Prepare against Pavel Kapustin
FM · Serbia · World #5,214 classical · FIDE ID 980099
When preparing against Pavel Kapustin, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Pavel Kapustin, covering Dec 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kapustin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kapustin 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 | 2,268 | 2,332 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,380 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,286 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 498 rated games against 385 different opponents, across 52 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 90 | 50 | 27 | 13 | 55.6% | 2,054 | 2,221 | 22 |
| Rapid | 278 | 158 | 56 | 64 | 56.8% | 2,053 | 2,198 | 16 |
| Blitz | 130 | 73 | 18 | 39 | 56.2% | 2,083 | 2,183 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 148 | 49 | 43 | 56 | 33.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 305 | 207 | 56 | 42 | 67.9% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs GM · 11 vs IM · 36 vs FM · 10 vs CM · 4 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 51 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 109 | 61 | 26 | 22 | 2,168 | 2,309 |
| 2025 | 203 | 109 | 45 | 49 | 2,084 | 2,201 |
| 2024 | 97 | 63 | 18 | 16 | 1,967 | 2,163 |
| 2023 | 53 | 30 | 11 | 12 | 2,006 | 2,142 |
| 2022 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 2,163 | 2,252 |
| 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,427 | 1,516 |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1,577 | 1,177 |
Where Pavel Kapustin has played
Serbia (46) · Russia (5) · Greece (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kapustin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kapustin's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 71.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kapustin usually continues Bg5 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kapustin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Kapustin usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Kapustin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kapustin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kapustin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Pavel Kapustin's chess games
All 30 games by Pavel Kapustin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Bosko Stefanovic | 2,298 | 19. Festival mladih Sahovskog Saveza Srbije | Open U20 | B06 |
| Oct 2026 | Gojko Laketic | 2,243 | 2026 Serbian Second League group Voivodina | A40 |
| Oct 2026 | Vladimir Marjanusic | 2,155 | 2026 Serbian Second League group Voivodina | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Petr Naumov | 2,125 | 4th Vojvodina Open 2026 | A45 |
| Oct 2026 | Nikola Adamovic | 2,120 | 2026 Serbian Second League group Voivodina | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19. Festival mladih Sahovskog Saveza Srbije | Open U20 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,278 |
| Silver Lake Open A 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 2026 Serbian Second League group Voivodina | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| 4th Vojvodina Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kapustin's chess games?
30 games by Pavel Kapustin, from Dec 2020 to Oct 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 Pavel Kapustin has played.
What does Pavel Kapustin play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Pavel Kapustin opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kapustin answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kapustin play as White?
As White, Pavel Kapustin's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kapustin play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kapustin most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Pavel Kapustin's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kapustin is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Pavel Kapustin played?
Our database contains 30 games by Pavel Kapustin, covering Dec 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 5 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kapustin?
30 games by Pavel Kapustin 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.