Prepare against Will Bonness
Canada · World #62,522 classical · FIDE ID 2624214
When preparing against Will Bonness, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Will Bonness, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Will Bonness's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Will Bonness 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 | 1,847 | 1,930 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,922 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,930 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 34.3% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Will Bonness's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Will Bonness's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bonness usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bonness usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bonness usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Will Bonness's chess games
All 35 games by Will Bonness in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Gustav L Baron | 2,031 | Winnipeg Open | E06 |
| Feb 2016 | Rolando Bince | 2,024 | Winnipeg TNT February Open | B27 |
| Nov 2015 | Colin Prince | 1,928 | Winnipeg Rosenbloom Memorial | C50 |
| Apr 2016 | James Atem | 1,855 | Winnipeg Boardman Memorial | B21 |
| Apr 2015 | Mike Skop | 1,618 | Winnipeg April TNT | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,824 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial U1800 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,422 |
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,789 |
| Winnipeg April TNT | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,664 |
| Winnipeg Boardman Memorial | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,824 |
| Winnipeg Rosenbloom Memorial | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,811 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,970 |
| Winnipeg Mundwiler Memorial | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Will Bonness's chess games?
35 games by Will Bonness, from Apr 2016 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 Will Bonness has played.
What does Will Bonness play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Will Bonness opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Will Bonness answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Will Bonness play as White?
As White, Will Bonness's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Will Bonness play as Black?
As Black, Will Bonness most often plays: Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Will Bonness's FIDE rating?
Will Bonness is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (May 2024).
How many games has Will Bonness played?
Our database contains 35 games by Will Bonness, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Will Bonness?
35 games by Will Bonness 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.