Prepare against Jeff Cabilin
CM · Australia · World #70,060 classical · FIDE ID 3202372
When preparing against Jeff Cabilin, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (47%).
Our database contains 89 games by Jeff Cabilin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeff Cabilin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeff Cabilin 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 | 1,821 | 2,035 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,938 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,948 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 21 | 24 | 44 | 23.6% |
| As White | 48 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 41 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeff Cabilin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeff Cabilin's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 60.4% | 39.7% |
| b3 | 10 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Cabilin usually continues Nc3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Cabilin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Cabilin usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 21% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Cabilin usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Cabilin usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Cabilin usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 31.8% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 47.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Jeff Cabilin's chess games
All 89 games by Jeff Cabilin 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: 21 wins, 24 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Gregory J Canfell | 2,285 | Sydney Bekker Scheveningen | B23 |
| Jul 1999 | Brett Tindall | 2,250 | Sydney QVB Masters | C18 |
| Jul 1999 | Manuel Weeks | 2,245 | Sydney QVB Masters | B50 |
| Jan 1996 | Phillip John Viner | 2,185 | Sydney Bekker Scheveningen | C17 |
| Jan 1996 | Bjorn Gustafsson | 2,125 | Sydney Bekker Scheveningen | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Bekker Scheveningen | 1997 | 19 | 8 | 2,146 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,905 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,038 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| Sydney QVB Masters | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,270 |
| Sydney Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,967 |
| ch-New South Wales | 2005 | 8 | 1 | 1,840 |
| 56th Doeberl Cup | 2018 | 7 | 0 | 1,604 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeff Cabilin's chess games?
89 games by Jeff Cabilin, 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 Jeff Cabilin has played.
What does Jeff Cabilin play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Jeff Cabilin opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.b3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeff Cabilin answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Jeff Cabilin play as White?
As White, Jeff Cabilin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeff Cabilin play as Black?
As Black, Jeff Cabilin most often plays: Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jeff Cabilin's FIDE rating?
Jeff Cabilin is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Jeff Cabilin played?
Our database contains 89 games by Jeff Cabilin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 24 draws, 44 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeff Cabilin?
89 games by Jeff Cabilin 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.