Prepare against Phil Martin Casiguran
FM · PHL · World #3,560 classical · FIDE ID 5239397
Our database contains 198 games by Phil Martin Casiguran, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Phil Martin Casiguran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Phil Martin Casiguran 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 | 2,317 | 2,328 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,180 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,157 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 86 | 15 | 97 | 43.4% |
| As White | 100 | 47 | 8 | 45 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 98 | 39 | 7 | 52 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Phil Martin Casiguran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Phil Martin Casiguran's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 87.0% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 10.0% | 15.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Casiguran usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Casiguran usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Casiguran usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 15.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Casiguran usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Casiguran usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …a6 (10% of these games) — Casiguran usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 97.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 97.2% | 35.7% |
Phil Martin Casiguran's chess games
All 198 games by Phil Martin Casiguran in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Aug 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: 86 wins, 15 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 11/0/6 | 64.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jun 2026 | Babazada,Khazar | 2,499 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B40 |
| Dec 2024 | Mohamed Haddouche | 2,490 | Titled Tue Late | C55 |
| Jan 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,485 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Feb 2026 | Susanto Megaranto | 2,476 | Manny Pacquiao Open 2026 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 111 | 57.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-PHI 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,286 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2026 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,220 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| Asian Juniors 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| Manny Pacquiao Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,415 |
| Manny Pacquiao Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Phil Martin Casiguran's chess games?
198 games by Phil Martin Casiguran, from Jul 2022 to Aug 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 Phil Martin Casiguran has played.
What does Phil Martin Casiguran play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Phil Martin Casiguran opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Phil Martin Casiguran answers 1...c5 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games).
What openings does Phil Martin Casiguran play as White?
As White, Phil Martin Casiguran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Phil Martin Casiguran play as Black?
As Black, Phil Martin Casiguran most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Phil Martin Casiguran's FIDE rating?
Phil Martin Casiguran is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Phil Martin Casiguran played?
Our database contains 198 games by Phil Martin Casiguran, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 15 draws, 97 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Phil Martin Casiguran?
198 games by Phil Martin Casiguran 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.