Prepare against Philip R Bonafont
United Kingdom · World #31,730 classical · FIDE ID 409197
Our database contains 317 games by Philip R Bonafont, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philip R Bonafont's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip R Bonafont 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 | 1,975 | 2,176 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 117 | 101 | 99 | 36.9% |
| As White | 154 | 60 | 44 | 50 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 163 | 57 | 57 | 49 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip R Bonafont's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip R Bonafont's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 91.6% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Bonafont usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bonafont usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bonafont usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bonafont usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Bonafont usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Bonafont usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 90.7% | 55.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 83.1% | 56.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 11.9% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
Philip R Bonafont's chess games
All 317 games by Philip R Bonafont 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: 117 wins, 101 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 22 | 3/11/8 | 13.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,398 | High Wycombe Open | A80 |
| Apr 2009 | Andrew P Lewis | 2,276 | Southend Open | A37 |
| Feb 2008 | Alan E Hanreck | 2,268 | Brentwood Open 2nd | E11 |
| Jul 2009 | Bret C Addison | 2,266 | 96th ch-GBR | A80 |
| Jul 2007 | Matthew N Anderton | 2,229 | ch-GBR 94th | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,167 |
| Margate Thanet Open | 2014 | 18 | 12 | 2,132 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2010 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,112 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open | 2013 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 Open 03 | 2014 | 12 | 4 | 2,004 |
| 92nd ch-BCF | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| 96th ch-GBR | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,198 |
| 93rd ch-GBR | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip R Bonafont's chess games?
317 games by Philip R Bonafont, 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 Philip R Bonafont has played.
What does Philip R Bonafont play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Philip R Bonafont opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip R Bonafont answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Philip R Bonafont play as White?
As White, Philip R Bonafont's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip R Bonafont play as Black?
As Black, Philip R Bonafont most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (22 games, 13.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Philip R Bonafont's FIDE rating?
Philip R Bonafont is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Philip R Bonafont played?
Our database contains 317 games by Philip R Bonafont, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 101 draws, 99 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip R Bonafont?
317 games by Philip R Bonafont 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.