Prepare against Benjamin Tonoli
Belgium · World #8,076 classical · FIDE ID 205869
Our database contains 222 games by Benjamin Tonoli, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Tonoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Tonoli 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 | 2,203 | 2,217 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,158 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 101 | 46 | 75 | 45.5% |
| As White | 113 | 59 | 18 | 36 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 109 | 42 | 28 | 39 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Tonoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Tonoli's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 99.1% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Tonoli usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Tonoli usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tonoli usually continues d4 (32.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tonoli usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
Benjamin Tonoli's chess games
All 222 games by Benjamin Tonoli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 101 wins, 46 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 29 | 15/5/9 | 51.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A36 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A42 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Marc Dutreeuw | 2,398 | Ghent Open | B33 |
| Apr 2025 | Jasper Beukema | 2,376 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | B24 |
| Nov 2008 | Laszlo Hetey | 2,344 | chT-BEL 0809 | B03 |
| Jan 2007 | Tom E Wiley | 2,330 | Leuven Open 19th | C15 |
| Jul 2008 | Gorik Cools | 2,327 | ch-BEL | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2002 | 17 | 11 | – |
| ch-BEL Open | 2009 | 17 | 13 | 2,248 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,129 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 1998 | 12 | 8.5 | – |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,262 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,183 |
| chT-BEL 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 2,118 |
| NED U14 Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Tonoli's chess games?
222 games by Benjamin Tonoli, from Jan 2004 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 Benjamin Tonoli has played.
What does Benjamin Tonoli play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Benjamin Tonoli opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Tonoli answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Tonoli play as White?
As White, Benjamin Tonoli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Tonoli play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Tonoli most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Benjamin Tonoli's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Tonoli is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Benjamin Tonoli played?
Our database contains 222 games by Benjamin Tonoli, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 46 draws, 75 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Tonoli?
222 games by Benjamin Tonoli 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.