Prepare against Bonno Pel
FM · NLD · World #4,552 classical · FIDE ID 1004760
Our database contains 625 games by Bonno Pel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bonno Pel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bonno Pel 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 | 2,286 | 2,350 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,326 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,309 | 2,309 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 625 | 257 | 108 | 259 | 41.1% |
| As White | 307 | 137 | 54 | 116 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 318 | 120 | 54 | 143 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bonno Pel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bonno Pel's side.
First moves as White (307 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 160 | 52.1% | 53.8% |
| g3 | 129 | 42.0% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 15 | 4.9% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 52% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pel usually continues e4 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Pel usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Pel usually continues e4 (52.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 42% of White games, 53.9% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Pel usually continues Bg2 (42.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Pel usually continues Bg2 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pel usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 160 | 86.5% | 45.6% |
| g6 | 22 | 11.9% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 75 | 90.4% | 48.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
Bonno Pel's chess games
All 625 games by Bonno Pel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 257 wins, 108 draws, 259 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 125 | 56/23/46 | 44.8% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 123 | 51/22/50 | 41.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 173 | 66/30/77 | 38.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 63 | 26/11/25 | 41.3% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,564 | chT-NED 1011 | A00 |
| Oct 2013 | Filip Pancevski | 2,493 | 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | B15 |
| Mar 2016 | Martijn Dambacher | 2,490 | chT-BEL 1516 | A00 |
| Jun 2008 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,471 | Groningen Atlantis A | B23 |
| Oct 2008 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,458 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 51 | 25.5 | 2,292 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,264 |
| VAM Hoogeveen Open | 1999 | 26 | 11 | 2,251 |
| Olomouc Ave Kontakt Cup | 2006 | 22 | 11 | 2,309 |
| Groningen Open A | 2008 | 22 | 13 | 2,193 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2001 | 20 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| Dieren Open | 2000 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,243 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2024 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bonno Pel's chess games?
625 games by Bonno Pel, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Bonno Pel has played.
What does Bonno Pel play on the first move as White?
Across 307 games with White in our database, Bonno Pel opens with 1.Nc3 (52% of games), 1.g3 (42% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bonno Pel answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Bonno Pel play as White?
As White, Bonno Pel's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (125 games, 44.8% win rate); Dunst Opening (123 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 307 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bonno Pel play as Black?
As Black, Bonno Pel most often plays: Pirc Defense (173 games, 38.2% win rate); Modern Defense (63 games, 41.3% win rate); Rat Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Bonno Pel's FIDE rating?
Bonno Pel is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,309 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Bonno Pel played?
Our database contains 625 games by Bonno Pel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 108 draws, 259 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bonno Pel?
625 games by Bonno Pel 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.