Prepare against Kevin Bonham
Australia · World #62,248 classical · FIDE ID 3205649
When preparing against Kevin Bonham, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%).
Our database contains 42 games by Kevin Bonham, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Bonham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Bonham 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 | 1,848 | 1,851 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,837 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,702 | 1,816 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 42.9% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Bonham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Bonham's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Bonham usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Bonham usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Bonham usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Bonham usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bonham usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Kevin Bonham's chess games
All 42 games by Kevin Bonham in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Martin Friebe | 2,071 | Tasmania Open | B22 |
| Jun 2016 | Alastair Dyer | 2,071 | ch-Tasmania | D11 |
| Jan 2005 | Zhigen Wilson Lin | 1,819 | Australian Open | D01 |
| Mar 2016 | Luke Stefko | 1,770 | Tasmania Open | E14 |
| Jun 2016 | Dylan Kuzmic | 1,622 | ch-Tasmania | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,875 |
| ch-AUS | 2002 | 11 | 2 | 1,853 |
| Tasmania Open | 2016 | 7 | 6 | 2,021 |
| ch-Tasmania | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,941 |
| Burnie Tasmania Open | 2020 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Bonham's chess games?
42 games by Kevin Bonham, from Feb 2014 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 Kevin Bonham has played.
What does Kevin Bonham play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Kevin Bonham opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Bonham answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Kevin Bonham play as White?
As White, Kevin Bonham's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Bonham play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Bonham most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Kevin Bonham's FIDE rating?
Kevin Bonham is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,702 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Kevin Bonham played?
Our database contains 42 games by Kevin Bonham, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Bonham?
42 games by Kevin Bonham 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.