Prepare against Allan Cantonjos
PHL · World #9,168 classical · FIDE ID 5203635
When preparing against Allan Cantonjos, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Allan Cantonjos, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Allan Cantonjos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Allan Cantonjos 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 | 2,186 | 2,207 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,198 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,179 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 32.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Allan Cantonjos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Allan Cantonjos's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 68.8% | 54.5% |
| b3 | 5 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Cantonjos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Cantonjos usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 31% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Cantonjos usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cantonjos usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Cantonjos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 83.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Allan Cantonjos's chess games
All 37 games by Allan Cantonjos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Chito Garma | 2,346 | 4th Manila Pichay Cup | D11 |
| Oct 2013 | Sulaiman Amir Fakhry Hj | 2,049 | 18th ch-Asia Cities | B07 |
| Oct 2013 | Shagdarsuren Turbat | 2,035 | 18th ch-Asia Cities | A55 |
| Aug 2008 | Evan Timothy Capel | 2,005 | 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | D03 |
| Aug 2008 | Tersiman Ferdiman | 2,000 | 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,166 |
| 4th Manila Pichay Cup | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,228 |
| Manny Pacquiao Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,737 |
| Manny Pacquiao Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,250 |
| 18th ch-Asia Cities | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Allan Cantonjos's chess games?
37 games by Allan Cantonjos, from Apr 2007 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 Allan Cantonjos has played.
What does Allan Cantonjos play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Allan Cantonjos opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.b3 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Allan Cantonjos answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Allan Cantonjos play as White?
As White, Allan Cantonjos's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Allan Cantonjos play as Black?
As Black, Allan Cantonjos most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Allan Cantonjos's FIDE rating?
Allan Cantonjos is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Allan Cantonjos played?
Our database contains 37 games by Allan Cantonjos, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Allan Cantonjos?
37 games by Allan Cantonjos 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.