Prepare against Ba Khoi Vu
VNM · World #49,050 classical · FIDE ID 12417254
When preparing against Ba Khoi Vu, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 70 games by Ba Khoi Vu, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ba Khoi Vu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ba Khoi Vu 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 | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,974 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 2,001 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 27 | 15 | 28 | 38.6% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ba Khoi Vu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ba Khoi Vu's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 55.6% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 19.4% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Vu usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Vu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Vu usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Vu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Vu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 66.7% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Ba Khoi Vu's chess games
All 70 games by Ba Khoi Vu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 2,365 | Hanoi Open | A48 |
| Jun 2022 | Tran Duy Anh Nguyen | 2,331 | ch-VIE U15 | B19 |
| Jun 2022 | Ngoc Gia Bao Bui | 2,328 | ch-VIE U15 | B18 |
| Jun 2022 | Ly Khoi Nguyen Tran | 2,308 | ch-VIE U15 | B13 |
| Jun 2022 | Quoc Viet Luu | 2,302 | ch-VIE U15 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,829 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2022 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,307 |
| 2nd Hanoi Pooltech Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,468 |
| Hanoi Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,468 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,991 |
| Ho Chi Minh Pooltech Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ba Khoi Vu's chess games?
70 games by Ba Khoi Vu, from Feb 2017 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 Ba Khoi Vu has played.
What does Ba Khoi Vu play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Ba Khoi Vu opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ba Khoi Vu answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Ba Khoi Vu play as White?
As White, Ba Khoi Vu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ba Khoi Vu play as Black?
As Black, Ba Khoi Vu most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Ba Khoi Vu's FIDE rating?
Ba Khoi Vu is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ba Khoi Vu played?
Our database contains 70 games by Ba Khoi Vu, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ba Khoi Vu?
70 games by Ba Khoi Vu 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.