Prepare against Mark Jay Bacojo
IM · PHL · World #1,998 classical · FIDE ID 5220394
When preparing against Mark Jay Bacojo, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 236 games by Mark Jay Bacojo, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mark Jay Bacojo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Jay Bacojo 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 | 2,384 | 2,396 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,320 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,371 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 111 | 56 | 69 | 47.0% |
| As White | 113 | 57 | 25 | 31 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 123 | 54 | 31 | 38 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Jay Bacojo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Jay Bacojo's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 45.1% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 41 | 36.3% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.5% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.4% | 70.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Bacojo usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bacojo usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bacojo usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Bacojo usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Bacojo usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Bacojo usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 82.5% | 59.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 93.2% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Mark Jay Bacojo's chess games
All 236 games by Mark Jay Bacojo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - Sep 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: 111 wins, 56 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Dennis Wagner | 2,614 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| Dec 2024 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,575 | Singapore International Open | A20 |
| Jan 2025 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,544 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
| Jun 2026 | Raja Rithvik R | 2,537 | Asian Individual 2026 | E46 |
| Jun 2026 | Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy | 2,480 | Asian Individual 2026 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 38 | 21.5 | 2,325 |
| ch-PHI | 2024 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,281 |
| NCFP Selection Men | 2026 | 13 | 8 | 2,257 |
| ch-PHI 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,360 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,508 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,640 |
| 4th Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Jay Bacojo's chess games?
236 games by Mark Jay Bacojo, from Jul 2015 to Sep 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 Mark Jay Bacojo has played.
What does Mark Jay Bacojo play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Mark Jay Bacojo opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Jay Bacojo answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Mark Jay Bacojo play as White?
As White, Mark Jay Bacojo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Jay Bacojo play as Black?
As Black, Mark Jay Bacojo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Mark Jay Bacojo's FIDE rating?
Mark Jay Bacojo is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mark Jay Bacojo played?
Our database contains 236 games by Mark Jay Bacojo, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 56 draws, 69 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Jay Bacojo?
236 games by Mark Jay Bacojo 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.