Manilyn Cabungcag

About Manilyn Cabungcag (aka PCAP_MCabungcag)

Meet Manilyn Cabungcag, a chess virtuoso who fights her battles mostly on the rapid and blitz fronts, wielding her pieces with a mix of tactical savvy and stubborn resilience. Whether known as Manilyn or by her username PCAP_MCabungcag, she’s a fearless competitor not afraid to resign early when the going gets tough—in fact, she does it about 6% of the time to avoid unnecessary drama. But don't let that fool you; with an impressive endgame frequency of 86.5%, she's more than happy to duke it out deep into the match, averaging over 80 moves per game - talk about stamina!

Rating Rollercoaster

Manilyn’s rating saga reads like a Hollywood thriller. Starting with a modest rapid rating around 730 in September 2023, she rocketed up to a peak rapid rating of 1839 in October 2023, and her blitz performance reached an even higher peak of 1891 by March 2024. While not immune to the occasional losing streak (her longest was 7 games), she matches it with grit and a longest winning streak of 6 games. Clearly, Manilyn doesn’t just play chess; she lives it.

Playing Style & Psychology

A chess player with a flair for comebacks, Manilyn has an astonishing 87% comeback rate—losing a piece doesn’t keep her down for long. She seems to keep her cool in time trouble but has a mild tilt factor of 7, which might explain those random hiccups. Curious fact: her best time to play is sharp at 5 PM, where she's practically unbeatable, winning 100% of her games played during that hour.

Weapon of Choice: The "Top Secret" Opening

It’s a bit of a mystery what Manilyn calls her opening repertoire, but we do know she calls it "Top Secret”. Across 65 rapid games, she holds a respectable win rate of 36.9%, while blitz games in the same opening show a slightly better win rate of 40.7%. The truth is out there, and her opponents don’t quite know what hit them!

Record Highlights & Rivalries

She's battled many over the board (or screen), with notable repeated encounters against players like janjodi20 (10 games) and mich-ella (9 games). Some opponents are like kryptonite (0% win rate vs. mich-ella), but Manilyn has cheerleaders too, securing perfect win rates against arnauldh, mrnclmb, and more! Those tricky opponents keep her on her toes, but she’s always ready for the next round.

Notable Recent Victory

In an exciting rapid game played on April 26, 2025, Manilyn displayed her hallmark strategic finesse, defeating opponent aqshai by resignation after a grueling 41-move battle featuring the King’s Indian Attack, Double Fianchetto Pachman System. You can relive the full drama here.

Summary

Manilyn Cabungcag proves that chess is not just about cold calculation, but a lively dance of resilience, tactical gambits, and a sprinkle of mystery. Whether cruising through long endgames or throwing surprising punches in blitz, she keeps opponents guessing and fans entertained. Here’s to many more thrilling games, mysterious openings, and epic endgame battles!