Prepare against Efren Bagamasbad
IM · PHL · World #25,311 classical · FIDE ID 5203570
When preparing against Efren Bagamasbad, expect 1.c4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Efren Bagamasbad, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Efren Bagamasbad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efren Bagamasbad 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 | 2,016 | 2,342 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 2,213 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,052 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 100 | 46 | 87 | 42.9% |
| As White | 118 | 56 | 23 | 39 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 115 | 44 | 23 | 48 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efren Bagamasbad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efren Bagamasbad's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 75 | 63.6% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 22 | 18.6% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 17 | 14.4% | 64.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Bagamasbad usually continues g3 (70.6% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Bagamasbad usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Bagamasbad usually continues Nc3 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bagamasbad usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bagamasbad usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bagamasbad usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 66.7% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 16.7% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 41.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 20.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Efren Bagamasbad's chess games
All 233 games by Efren Bagamasbad in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 100 wins, 46 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Kivanc Haznedaroglu | 2,501 | 6th Manila Pichay Cup | A25 |
| Sep 2008 | Oliver Dimakiling | 2,479 | 3rd Manila PGMA Cup | B28 |
| May 2009 | Buenaventura Villamayor | 2,474 | Subic Bay Open | B07 |
| May 2009 | Irwanto Sadikin The | 2,447 | Subic Bay Open | C69 |
| Sep 2007 | Julio Catalino Sadorra | 2,421 | 6th ch-Asia | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,306 |
| 6th ch-Asia | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,356 |
| 4th Manila Pichay Cup | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
| 6th Manila Pichay Cup | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,168 |
| 2nd PGMA Cup | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,312 |
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,865 |
| 3rd Manila PGMA Cup | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 2,166 |
| ch-Asia Seniors | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efren Bagamasbad's chess games?
233 games by Efren Bagamasbad, from Jan 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 Efren Bagamasbad has played.
What does Efren Bagamasbad play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Efren Bagamasbad opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efren Bagamasbad answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Efren Bagamasbad play as White?
As White, Efren Bagamasbad's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efren Bagamasbad play as Black?
As Black, Efren Bagamasbad most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Efren Bagamasbad's FIDE rating?
Efren Bagamasbad is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Efren Bagamasbad played?
Our database contains 233 games by Efren Bagamasbad, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 46 draws, 87 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efren Bagamasbad?
233 games by Efren Bagamasbad 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.