Prepare against Michael Alexander Bonath
DEU · World #58,842 classical · FIDE ID 4640306
Our database contains 70 games by Michael Alexander Bonath, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Alexander Bonath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Alexander Bonath 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 | 1,860 | 1,917 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 30 | 17 | 23 | 42.9% |
| As White | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Alexander Bonath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Alexander Bonath's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 87.9% | 65.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Bonath usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Bonath usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Bonath usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bonath usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bonath usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Bonath usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 58.8% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 62.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
Michael Alexander Bonath's chess games
All 70 games by Michael Alexander Bonath in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 30 wins, 17 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Thomas Hellwig | 2,006 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D94 |
| Mar 2019 | Dietmar Schwarz | 1,842 | 10th Pfalz Open B | E68 |
| Mar 2019 | Abdollah Shahisavandi | 1,816 | 10th Pfalz Open B | C08 |
| Mar 2019 | Michael Hoefert | 1,783 | 10th Pfalz Open B | A57 |
| Jul 2014 | Roland Friedel | 1,751 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 25 | 14.5 | 1,732 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,696 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,799 |
| NRW U25 Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,649 |
| 24th Bethune Open B | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 1,783 |
| 10th Pfalz Open B | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2,061 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,734 |
| 28th Erfurt Open B | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Alexander Bonath's chess games?
70 games by Michael Alexander Bonath, from May 2011 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 Michael Alexander Bonath has played.
What does Michael Alexander Bonath play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Michael Alexander Bonath opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Alexander Bonath answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Michael Alexander Bonath play as White?
As White, Michael Alexander Bonath's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Alexander Bonath play as Black?
As Black, Michael Alexander Bonath most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Michael Alexander Bonath's FIDE rating?
Michael Alexander Bonath is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Michael Alexander Bonath played?
Our database contains 70 games by Michael Alexander Bonath, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 17 draws, 23 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Alexander Bonath?
70 games by Michael Alexander Bonath 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.