Prepare against Rurik Capella
FM · CUR · World #37,758 classical · FIDE ID 7501005
When preparing against Rurik Capella, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 70 games by Rurik Capella, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rurik Capella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rurik Capella 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 | 1,946 | 1,994 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,911 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,030 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 21 | 20 | 29 | 30.0% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rurik Capella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rurik Capella's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 89.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Capella usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Capella usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Capella usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Capella usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Capella usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 53.8% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Rurik Capella's chess games
All 70 games by Rurik Capella in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Emar Edwards | 1,958 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B10 |
| Aug 2022 | Waldyr Espirito Santo | 1,922 | Olympiad-44 | A45 |
| Aug 2020 | Tondo James | 1,900 | Online Olympiad Div4 D | B76 |
| Oct 2018 | Al Shamari Ghanem | 1,840 | Olympiad-43 | B23 |
| Jul 2022 | Dongmo Loic Dylane Zebaze | 1,837 | Olympiad-44 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,908 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,885 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,966 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,722 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,934 |
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,892 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rurik Capella's chess games?
70 games by Rurik Capella, from Dec 2016 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 Rurik Capella has played.
What does Rurik Capella play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Rurik Capella opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rurik Capella answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Rurik Capella play as White?
As White, Rurik Capella's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rurik Capella play as Black?
As Black, Rurik Capella most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Rurik Capella's FIDE rating?
Rurik Capella is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Rurik Capella played?
Our database contains 70 games by Rurik Capella, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 29 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rurik Capella?
70 games by Rurik Capella 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.