Prepare against Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong
WIM · VNM · World #15,806 classical · FIDE ID 12408956
When preparing against Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 69 games by Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong 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 | 2,098 | 2,271 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,139 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,082 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 31 | 9 | 29 | 44.9% |
| As White | 33 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 57.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 100.0% | 62.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Duong usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Duong usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Duong usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong's chess games
All 69 games by Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Sep 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: 31 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,596 | Titled Tue Early | B96 |
| Dec 2024 | Alberto Martin Fuentes | 2,375 | Titled Tue Early | B26 |
| Dec 2024 | David Lacan Rus | 2,344 | Titled Tue Early | A59 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Herbrig | 2,325 | Titled Tue Early | D08 |
| Jul 2026 | Xeniya Balabayeva | 2,302 | Asian Rapid Women 2026 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 32 | 16 | 2,148 |
| Asian Blitz Women 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,075 |
| Asian Rapid Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,252 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Olympiad Women 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,333 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,844 |
| 5th Athens of the East Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong's chess games?
69 games by Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong, from Jul 2013 to Sep 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 Ngoc Thuy Duong has played.
What does Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong play as White?
As White, Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong play as Black?
As Black, Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong's FIDE rating?
Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong played?
Our database contains 69 games by Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong?
69 games by Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong 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.