Prepare against Piotr Cap
Poland · World #14,407 classical · FIDE ID 21880530
Our database contains 175 games by Piotr Cap, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Cap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Cap 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 | 2,112 | 2,152 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,022 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 2,006 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 61 | 49 | 65 | 34.9% |
| As White | 91 | 28 | 35 | 28 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 84 | 33 | 14 | 37 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Cap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Cap's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 98.9% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Cap usually continues Bg5 (44.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cap usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Cap usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Cap usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 57.5% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 15 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 62.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 90.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
Piotr Cap's chess games
All 175 games by Piotr Cap in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 61 wins, 49 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 0/7/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Sergej Shilov | 2,153 | 36th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial B | D75 |
| Jan 2017 | Mariusz Jablonski | 2,152 | 18th Wloclawek CC Classic | B12 |
| Oct 2019 | Alexander A. Yakimenko | 2,149 | 10th Hradec Kralove Open | B15 |
| Mar 2022 | Dengla Aarav | 2,144 | Cattolica Primavera Open | B12 |
| Aug 2022 | Gunnar Johnsen | 2,137 | Olomouc Seniors Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 50 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,060 |
| XXII Baltic Pearl Chess Festival 2026 - Group C | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,250 |
| 54th Rubinstein Memorial A | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 36th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial B | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 50+ | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Cap's chess games?
175 games by Piotr Cap, from Aug 2016 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 Piotr Cap has played.
What does Piotr Cap play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Piotr Cap opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Cap answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Piotr Cap play as White?
As White, Piotr Cap's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Cap play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Cap most often plays: Pirc Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Piotr Cap's FIDE rating?
Piotr Cap is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Piotr Cap played?
Our database contains 175 games by Piotr Cap, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 49 draws, 65 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Cap?
175 games by Piotr Cap 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.