Prepare against Vincenzo Capone
Italy · World #11,511 classical · FIDE ID 810207
Our database contains 134 games by Vincenzo Capone, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincenzo Capone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincenzo Capone 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 | 2,147 | 2,201 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,190 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 45 | 31 | 58 | 33.6% |
| As White | 67 | 26 | 15 | 26 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 19 | 16 | 32 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincenzo Capone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincenzo Capone's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 53.7% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 27 | 40.3% | 40.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Capone usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Capone usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Capone usually continues d5 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Capone usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Capone usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Capone usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 58.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 27.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Vincenzo Capone's chess games
All 134 games by Vincenzo Capone in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 31 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Monica Calzetta Ruiz | 2,344 | 21st Porto San Giorgio Open A | A40 |
| Feb 2021 | Orest Vovk | 2,315 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Sep 2011 | Grigory Seletsky | 2,296 | 1st Napoli Porreca Cup | B50 |
| Apr 2020 | Tommy Smith | 2,275 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| Jun 2011 | Luciano Rosato | 2,272 | 5th Napoli Estate al Vomero Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 35 | 7.5 | 1,992 |
| 25th Bratto Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,108 |
| ch-Napoli Province | 2014 | 9 | 8 | 2,229 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| 24th ch-ITA U20 | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 1,614 |
| 5th Napoli Estate al Vomero Open | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| Bisaccia Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
| Milan SSM August A | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincenzo Capone's chess games?
134 games by Vincenzo Capone, from Apr 2003 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 Vincenzo Capone has played.
What does Vincenzo Capone play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Vincenzo Capone opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincenzo Capone answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vincenzo Capone play as White?
As White, Vincenzo Capone's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincenzo Capone play as Black?
As Black, Vincenzo Capone most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Vincenzo Capone's FIDE rating?
Vincenzo Capone is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Vincenzo Capone played?
Our database contains 134 games by Vincenzo Capone, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 31 draws, 58 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincenzo Capone?
134 games by Vincenzo Capone 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.