Prepare against Bach Ngo
IM · United States · World #1,324 classical · FIDE ID 30942268
Our database contains 274 games by Bach Ngo, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bach Ngo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bach Ngo 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 | 2,423 | 2,423 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,275 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 94 | 106 | 74 | 34.3% |
| As White | 136 | 56 | 47 | 33 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 138 | 38 | 59 | 41 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bach Ngo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bach Ngo's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 89.0% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.1% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Ngo usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ngo usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Ngo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Ngo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ngo usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ngo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 79.7% | 53.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 16.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 94.6% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Bach Ngo's chess games
All 274 games by Bach Ngo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 94 wins, 106 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 44 | 18/14/12 | 40.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/11/3 | 22.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mishra,Abhimanyu | 2,638 | ch-USA Junior 2026 | C45 |
| Jul 2026 | Ghazarian,Kirk | 2,546 | ch-USA Junior 2026 | D85 |
| Aug 2024 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,529 | 11th Washington Open | A13 |
| Jul 2026 | Putnam,Liam | 2,515 | ch-USA Junior 2026 | D35 |
| Jun 2023 | Sahaj Grover | 2,513 | Budapest FS06 GM | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA U16 | 2024 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,326 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 8 | 2,141 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| Budapest SixDays 08 GM-B | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,269 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall GM-B | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,369 |
| Fort Lauderdale 1000 GM 11 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,401 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-B | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,459 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring GM A | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bach Ngo's chess games?
274 games by Bach Ngo, from Nov 2017 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 Bach Ngo has played.
What does Bach Ngo play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Bach Ngo opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bach Ngo answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Bach Ngo play as White?
As White, Bach Ngo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bach Ngo play as Black?
As Black, Bach Ngo most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Bach Ngo's FIDE rating?
Bach Ngo is currently rated 2,423 in classical chess and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Bach Ngo played?
Our database contains 274 games by Bach Ngo, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 106 draws, 74 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bach Ngo?
274 games by Bach Ngo 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.