Prepare against Stefano Bonagura
FM · Italy · World #7,841 classical · FIDE ID 816744
When preparing against Stefano Bonagura, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%).
Our database contains 140 games by Stefano Bonagura, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Bonagura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Bonagura 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 | 2,208 | 2,299 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,253 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,230 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 54 | 41 | 45 | 38.6% |
| As White | 69 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Bonagura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Bonagura's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 60.9% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 20 | 29.0% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Bonagura usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bonagura usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Bonagura usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Bonagura usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Bonagura usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Bonagura usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 35.5% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 22.6% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 22.6% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 52.4% | 77.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 65.0% |
Stefano Bonagura's chess games
All 140 games by Stefano Bonagura in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 54 wins, 41 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Gerald Hertneck | 2,469 | Vienna Open | A20 |
| Oct 2013 | Peter Dittmar | 2,323 | 35th Arco Open | D10 |
| Apr 2025 | C Cacco | 2,319 | 56th Italian Teams Master | A43 |
| Apr 2025 | Michel Bifulco | 2,300 | 56th Italian Teams Master | C28 |
| Oct 2009 | Hans Karl | 2,229 | 31st Arco Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2005 | 18 | 10 | 2,001 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,280 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,129 |
| 2nd Mare di Fano Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,305 |
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
| 25th ch-ITA U20 | 2002 | 8 | 2 | 1,467 |
| 35th Arco Open | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Bonagura's chess games?
140 games by Stefano Bonagura, from Oct 2004 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 Stefano Bonagura has played.
What does Stefano Bonagura play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Stefano Bonagura opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Bonagura answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Stefano Bonagura play as White?
As White, Stefano Bonagura's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Bonagura play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Bonagura most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Stefano Bonagura's FIDE rating?
Stefano Bonagura is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Stefano Bonagura played?
Our database contains 140 games by Stefano Bonagura, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 41 draws, 45 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Bonagura?
140 games by Stefano Bonagura 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.