Prepare against Michael Bon
FM · France · World #2,726 classical · FIDE ID 620696
Our database contains 419 games by Michael Bon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Bon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Bon 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 | 2,349 | 2,418 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,362 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 419 | 190 | 46 | 183 | 45.3% |
| As White | 217 | 108 | 23 | 86 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 202 | 82 | 23 | 97 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Bon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Bon's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 212 | 97.7% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bon usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bon usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bon usually continues d4 (52.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Bon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bon usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 86.4% | 46.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 11.4% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 62 | 79.5% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
Michael Bon's chess games
All 419 games by Michael Bon 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: 190 wins, 46 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/3/14 | 37.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 13/1/4 | 72.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 43 | 18/1/24 | 41.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,577 | Titled Tue Early | B46 |
| Feb 2023 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,553 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Jun 2014 | Adam Horvath | 2,531 | Rabat Blitz Marathon 5th | B48 |
| Jul 2022 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,514 | 4th Juvisy sur Orge | B94 |
| Jan 2023 | Mihnea Costachi | 2,476 | Titled Tue Late | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 278 | 129 | 2,209 |
| 29th Avoine Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| 27th Avoine Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,526 |
| 4th Juvisy sur Orge | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,302 |
| Tremblay en France | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,344 |
| Paris GM | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,208 |
| 3rd Juvisy sur Orge | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,473 |
| 30th Avoine Open | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Bon's chess games?
419 games by Michael Bon, 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 Michael Bon has played.
What does Michael Bon play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Michael Bon opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Bon answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Michael Bon play as White?
As White, Michael Bon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 72.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Bon play as Black?
As Black, Michael Bon most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit (24 games, 41.7% win rate); London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Michael Bon's FIDE rating?
Michael Bon is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Michael Bon played?
Our database contains 419 games by Michael Bon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 46 draws, 183 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Bon?
419 games by Michael Bon 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.