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Sam Capocyan NM

Username: SL2000

Location: Texas

Playing Since: 2011-11-02 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟

Chess.com

Daily: 528
1W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 2013
26W / 13L / 2D
Blitz: 2389
1284W / 1407L / 152D
Bullet: 2338
200W / 243L / 17D

About Sam Capocyan

Sam Capocyan is a titled chess player who earned the National Master title from National. A Blitz aficionado with a quick wit, Sam brings energy to every board and a smile to the table, even when the position looks grim.

National Master title and career

Holding the National Master title from National, Sam stands as a respected figure in the chess community. He blends study, coaching, and competitive play with a lively spirit that inspires peers and students alike.

Blitz brilliance and peak moments

Blitz is Sam's preferred time control. His Blitz peak reached 2604 in March 2024, a testament to sharp instincts and precise calculation under time pressure.

For a quick snapshot of recent Blitz form, see the placeholder chart:

Blitz Rating20222023202423891843YearBlitz Rating

Playing style and endgame prowess

Sam leans into endgames, with an Endgame Frequency around 80.28%. He tends to convert chances with solid technique, averaging about 72 moves per win and around 81 moves per loss.

Opening repertoire

  • Amar Gambit — Blitz: 165 games, 79W-79L-7D (WinRate 47.88%)
  • East Indian Defense — Blitz: 192 games, 97W-81L-14D (WinRate 50.52%)
  • Colle: 3...e6 4.Bd3 c5 — Blitz: 156 games, 69W-73L-14D (WinRate 44.23%)
  • London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — Blitz: 151 games, 66W-77L-8D (WinRate 43.71%)
  • QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 — Blitz: 75 games, 41W-31L-3D (WinRate 54.67%)

Streaks and personality

The chessboard has taught Sam resilience: the longest winning streak is 13 games, while the longest losing streak is 12. Off the board, Sam is known for a warm smile and playful banter that make even a tough position feel approachable.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Karl Tolentino 12W / 20L / 3D
hitokirikenshin 5W / 21L / 2D
Volodymyr Molyboha 9W / 14L / 2D
darkoni93 13W / 9L / 0D
kesody 11W / 9L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2024 2338 2389 2013 528
2023 2029 2377
2022 2028 1843 1877
2015 1876 1622
2014 1644 1658
2013 1611
2012 1731
Rating by Year201220132014201520222023202423891611YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2024 580W / 592L / 63D 487W / 679L / 64D 79.6
2023 193W / 163L / 23D 182W / 182L / 19D 78.9
2022 8W / 3L / 0D 9W / 4L / 1D 58.6
2015 10W / 9L / 1D 11W / 9L / 0D 72.8
2014 15W / 10L / 1D 15W / 10L / 1D 68.6
2013 17W / 9L / 1D 9W / 14L / 1D 56.7
2012 11W / 6L / 2D 13W / 6L / 0D 71.5

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 1 0 1 0 0.0%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Döry Defense 203 91 101 11 44.8%
East Indian Defense 192 97 81 14 50.5%
Amar Gambit 165 79 79 7 47.9%
Colle: 3...e6 4.Bd3 c5 156 69 73 14 44.2%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 151 66 77 8 43.7%
French Defense 123 55 61 7 44.7%
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation 105 43 57 5 41.0%
Australian Defense 83 42 39 2 50.6%
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Chistyakov Defense 80 33 42 5 41.2%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 75 41 31 3 54.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Slav Defense 7 4 3 0 57.1%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 6 1 5 0 16.7%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Scandinavian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Slav Defense: Exchange Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Unknown 2 1 0 1 50.0%
King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Barnes Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 113 49 58 6 43.4%
Australian Defense 40 16 22 2 40.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 36 13 22 1 36.1%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 31 17 14 0 54.8%
Modern 17 8 8 1 47.1%
Scandinavian Defense 15 5 10 0 33.3%
Barnes Defense 13 7 6 0 53.9%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 12 4 8 0 33.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 11 3 7 1 27.3%
Amazon Attack 11 2 8 1 18.2%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 12 6