Prepare against Isabelle Bonvalot
France · World #58,399 classical · FIDE ID 608220
When preparing against Isabelle Bonvalot, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 21.1% over 38 games.
Our database contains 181 games by Isabelle Bonvalot, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Isabelle Bonvalot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isabelle Bonvalot 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 | 1,861 | 1,993 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,905 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,911 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 67 | 20 | 94 | 37.0% |
| As White | 91 | 31 | 12 | 48 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 90 | 36 | 8 | 46 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isabelle Bonvalot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isabelle Bonvalot's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 96.7% | 40.9% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bonvalot usually continues c3 (31.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bonvalot usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Bonvalot usually continues e5 (10.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Bonvalot usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Bonvalot usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 43 | 97.7% | 51.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 27 | 77.1% | 35.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Isabelle Bonvalot's chess games
All 181 games by Isabelle Bonvalot 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: 67 wins, 20 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 8/8/22 | 21.1% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 20/5/24 | 40.8% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 30 | 10/3/17 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Eloi Relange | 2,460 | chT-FRA | B07 |
| Feb 2000 | Xavier Beudaert | 2,184 | Cannes Open | B02 |
| Jan 1995 | Malina Nicoara | 2,175 | ch-FRA w | A81 |
| Jan 1995 | Laure Wasylyk | 2,141 | chT-FRA | C26 |
| May 2019 | Emma Richard | 2,120 | chT-FRA Top 12 w GpB | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 23 | 12 | 2,155 |
| ch-FRA w | 1996 | 19 | 5 | 1,934 |
| chT-FRA Top 12 w GpB | 2024 | 15 | 5 | 1,895 |
| chB-FRA w | 2010 | 11 | 2 | 1,733 |
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 8 | 2,036 |
| chT-FRA Top 12 w GpA | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,698 |
| chT-FRA Top 12 w | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| chT1A-FRA 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isabelle Bonvalot's chess games?
181 games by Isabelle Bonvalot, 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 Isabelle Bonvalot has played.
What does Isabelle Bonvalot play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Isabelle Bonvalot opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isabelle Bonvalot answers 1...g6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Isabelle Bonvalot play as White?
As White, Isabelle Bonvalot's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Vienna Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isabelle Bonvalot play as Black?
As Black, Isabelle Bonvalot most often plays: Modern Defense (49 games, 40.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Isabelle Bonvalot's FIDE rating?
Isabelle Bonvalot is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Isabelle Bonvalot played?
Our database contains 181 games by Isabelle Bonvalot, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 20 draws, 94 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isabelle Bonvalot?
181 games by Isabelle Bonvalot 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.