Prepare against Thomas Bonn
France · World #18,096 classical · FIDE ID 638242
Our database contains 240 games by Thomas Bonn, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Bonn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Bonn 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 | 2,074 | 2,295 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,181 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,218 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 102 | 65 | 73 | 42.5% |
| As White | 121 | 60 | 31 | 30 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 119 | 42 | 34 | 43 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Bonn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Bonn's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 67.8% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 32 | 26.4% | 70.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Bonn usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bonn usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Bonn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bonn usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Bonn usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bonn usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 86.7% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 82.9% | 51.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Thomas Bonn's chess games
All 240 games by Thomas Bonn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 102 wins, 65 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,560 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | B40 |
| Feb 2009 | Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache | 2,498 | 8th Rochefort Open | A10 |
| Jul 2019 | Thal Abergel | 2,450 | 34th Avoine Open | A50 |
| Nov 2019 | Mark Kvetny | 2,420 | 11th London Classic Weekend Open | D00 |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Cherniaev | 2,395 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2010 | 28 | 14 | 2,268 |
| Naujac Open | 2013 | 16 | 10 | 2,207 |
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,078 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,258 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
| 8th Rohde Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,238 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Bonn's chess games?
240 games by Thomas Bonn, from Apr 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 Thomas Bonn has played.
What does Thomas Bonn play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Thomas Bonn opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Bonn answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Thomas Bonn play as White?
As White, Thomas Bonn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Bonn play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Bonn most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Thomas Bonn's FIDE rating?
Thomas Bonn is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Thomas Bonn played?
Our database contains 240 games by Thomas Bonn, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 65 draws, 73 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Bonn?
240 games by Thomas Bonn 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.