Prepare against Tito Cabunagan
CM · Palau · World #84,213 classical · FIDE ID 16600169
When preparing against Tito Cabunagan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 47 games by Tito Cabunagan, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tito Cabunagan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tito Cabunagan 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 | 1,776 | 1,863 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,891 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,880 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 5 | 26 | 34.0% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tito Cabunagan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tito Cabunagan's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.3% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Cabunagan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Cabunagan usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Cabunagan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Tito Cabunagan's chess games
All 47 games by Tito Cabunagan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Ignatius Leong | 1,948 | Tumon Guam Open | A01 |
| Sep 2026 | Turki Al-Kuwari | 1,796 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B30 |
| Dec 2011 | Paquito Jr Suringa | 1,729 | 3rd Palau | A45 |
| Dec 2011 | Dennis Gonzales | 1,611 | 3rd Palau | D02 |
| Dec 2011 | Jeffrey Balbalosa | 1,528 | 3rd Palau | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Palau | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,697 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,618 |
| Tumon Guam Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,737 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,514 |
| Oceania zt | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,602 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 88+ | 2026 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tito Cabunagan's chess games?
47 games by Tito Cabunagan, from Nov 2011 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 Tito Cabunagan has played.
What does Tito Cabunagan play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Tito Cabunagan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tito Cabunagan answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Tito Cabunagan play as White?
As White, Tito Cabunagan's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tito Cabunagan play as Black?
As Black, Tito Cabunagan most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Tito Cabunagan's FIDE rating?
Tito Cabunagan is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Tito Cabunagan played?
Our database contains 47 games by Tito Cabunagan, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tito Cabunagan?
47 games by Tito Cabunagan 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.