Prepare against Tony Bohan Bao
Canada · World #45,116 classical · FIDE ID 2613042
When preparing against Tony Bohan Bao, expect 1.Nf3 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Tony Bohan Bao, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tony Bohan Bao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony Bohan Bao 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 | 1,913 | 1,992 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 24.4% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 7 | 31.8% | 21.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 21.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bao usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Bao usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …a6 (14% of these games) — Bao usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Bao usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Bao usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Tony Bohan Bao's chess games
All 41 games by Tony Bohan Bao in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Mark Plotkin | 2,282 | ch-CAN University | A01 |
| Jan 2017 | Ryan Lo | 2,148 | ch-CAN University | A84 |
| Apr 2025 | Jonath Joseph | 2,034 | Canadian Closed | C53 |
| Apr 2025 | Jifan Zhao | 1,890 | Canadian Closed | B51 |
| Aug 2013 | Kajan Thanabalachandran | 1,823 | Toronto NAYCC U16 | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| Toronto NAYCC U16 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,750 |
| ch-CAN U14 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,536 |
| ch-CAN University | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 2,058 |
| Toronto Candidates Blitz Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,894 |
| Kitchener Winter Open | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,785 |
| chT-Kitchener Ontario Active | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony Bohan Bao's chess games?
41 games by Tony Bohan Bao, from Sep 2013 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 Tony Bohan Bao has played.
What does Tony Bohan Bao play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Tony Bohan Bao opens with 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony Bohan Bao answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Tony Bohan Bao play as White?
As White, Tony Bohan Bao's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony Bohan Bao play as Black?
As Black, Tony Bohan Bao most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Tony Bohan Bao's FIDE rating?
Tony Bohan Bao is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Tony Bohan Bao played?
Our database contains 41 games by Tony Bohan Bao, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony Bohan Bao?
41 games by Tony Bohan Bao 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.