Prepare against Michel Bonnafous
France · World #48,947 classical · FIDE ID 615056
Our database contains 91 games by Michel Bonnafous, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Bonnafous's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Bonnafous 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 | 1,897 | 2,115 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 2,022 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 2,040 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 24 | 13 | 54 | 26.4% |
| As White | 41 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 50 | 12 | 7 | 31 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Bonnafous's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Bonnafous's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 58.5% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 15 | 36.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bonnafous usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bonnafous usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bonnafous usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 37% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Bonnafous usually continues f4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bonnafous usually continues Bg2 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Bonnafous usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 21 | 80.8% | 31.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 50.0% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 11 | 50.0% | 36.4% |
Michel Bonnafous's chess games
All 91 games by Michel Bonnafous in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 7/5/19 | 22.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Eric Gaudineau | 2,324 | chT2-FRA South 0809 | B42 |
| Apr 2009 | Dominique Leygue | 2,316 | chT2-FRA South 0809 | B06 |
| Nov 2008 | Jeremie Duluc | 2,171 | chT2-FRA South 0809 | A03 |
| Feb 2000 | Martine Dubois | 2,145 | chT2S-FRA 9900 | B06 |
| Dec 2006 | Marie-Christine Esposito | 2,128 | chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 15 | 3 | 1,962 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 2,007 |
| Hyeres Open | 2001 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,010 |
| 5th Sanary sur Mer Open | 2013 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,204 |
| chT2S-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,315 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,220 |
| chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | 2007 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Bonnafous's chess games?
91 games by Michel Bonnafous, from Apr 2003 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 Michel Bonnafous has played.
What does Michel Bonnafous play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Michel Bonnafous opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.g3 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Bonnafous answers 1...g6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (50% of games).
What openings does Michel Bonnafous play as White?
As White, Michel Bonnafous's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Bonnafous play as Black?
As Black, Michel Bonnafous most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Michel Bonnafous's FIDE rating?
Michel Bonnafous is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Michel Bonnafous played?
Our database contains 91 games by Michel Bonnafous, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 54 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Bonnafous?
91 games by Michel Bonnafous 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.