Prepare against Valery Kapitonov
Russia · World #53,278 classical · FIDE ID 34498370
When preparing against Valery Kapitonov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Valery Kapitonov, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valery Kapitonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valery Kapitonov 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 | 1,881 | 1,907 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,974 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,176 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 19 | 11 | 28 | 32.8% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valery Kapitonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valery Kapitonov's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kapitonov usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kapitonov usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kapitonov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 17.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Valery Kapitonov's chess games
All 58 games by Valery Kapitonov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Maxim Chetverik | 2,070 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | B00 |
| Oct 2022 | Maria Petrochenko | 2,051 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | D70 |
| Oct 2023 | Yurii N. Khodko | 2,047 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | C07 |
| Oct 2021 | Vladimir Aseev | 2,019 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | B22 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Gribov | 2,018 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,384 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,848 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,791 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,722 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,608 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valery Kapitonov's chess games?
58 games by Valery Kapitonov, from Nov 2019 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 Valery Kapitonov has played.
What does Valery Kapitonov play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Valery Kapitonov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valery Kapitonov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valery Kapitonov play as White?
As White, Valery Kapitonov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valery Kapitonov play as Black?
As Black, Valery Kapitonov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Valery Kapitonov's FIDE rating?
Valery Kapitonov is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Valery Kapitonov played?
Our database contains 58 games by Valery Kapitonov, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valery Kapitonov?
58 games by Valery Kapitonov 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.