Prepare against Bao Khoa
IM · VNM · World #8,958 classical · FIDE ID 12401501
Our database contains 51 games by Bao Khoa, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bao Khoa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bao Khoa 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 | 2,187 | 2,294 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,282 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,246 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 20 | 9 | 22 | 39.2% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bao Khoa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bao Khoa's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 88.9% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Khoa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Khoa usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Khoa usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Khoa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Khoa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Bao Khoa's chess games
All 51 games by Bao Khoa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,549 | Titled Tue | D32 |
| Nov 2025 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,479 | Titled Tue | E66 |
| Nov 2025 | P Piesik | 2,402 | Titled Tue | D19 |
| Nov 2025 | Sergey And. Korshunov | 2,377 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| Nov 2025 | Roberto Carlos Gomez Ledo | 2,371 | Titled Tue | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,307 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,001 |
| 2nd Bangkok Summer Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,947 |
| 10th Hanoi Chess IM | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,348 |
| 2nd Bangkok Summer International Chess Open | Rapid | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,311 |
| 10th Hanoi Chess IM 2026 | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,384 |
| 2nd Bangkok Summer International Chess Open | Blitz | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bao Khoa's chess games?
51 games by Bao Khoa, from Apr 2005 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 Bao Khoa has played.
What does Bao Khoa play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Bao Khoa opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bao Khoa answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bao Khoa play as White?
As White, Bao Khoa's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bao Khoa play as Black?
As Black, Bao Khoa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Bao Khoa's FIDE rating?
Bao Khoa is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (May 2018).
How many games has Bao Khoa played?
Our database contains 51 games by Bao Khoa, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bao Khoa?
51 games by Bao Khoa 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.