Prepare against Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu
WFM · VNM · World #41,645 classical · FIDE ID 12408921
When preparing against Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bui Thi Thanh Van 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 | 1,928 | 1,930 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,960 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 107 | 29 | 91 | 47.1% |
| As White | 115 | 61 | 14 | 40 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 112 | 46 | 15 | 51 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 77.4% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 25 | 21.7% | 70.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Vu usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Vu usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Vu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vu usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Vu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 68.2% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 27.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 35.3% | 52.8% |
| f5 | 16 | 31.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 17.6% | 11.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu's chess games
All 227 games by Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 107 wins, 29 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 22 | 15/4/3 | 68.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/0/11 | 38.9% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 12/0/7 | 63.2% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | C10 |
| Dec 2024 | Shete Sammed Jaykumar | 2,379 | Titled Tue Early | A47 |
| Jun 2021 | Alexey Zhuravlev | 2,359 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Jul 2022 | Tri Dung Cao | 2,351 | ch-VIE U11 | E51 |
| Jan 2021 | Quynh Mai Phan | 2,349 | VIE Cup w | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 37 | 16.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-VIE w | 2024 | 32 | 16.5 | 1,891 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 1,675 |
| ch-VIE U17 Girls | 2022 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,226 |
| Speed Chess w Q4 | 2021 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Speed Chess w Q6 | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,170 |
| VIE Cup w | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,081 |
| World Cup U16 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu's chess games?
227 games by Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu, from Jul 2015 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 Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu has played.
What does Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu play as White?
As White, Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (22 games, 68.2% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu play as Black?
As Black, Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu's FIDE rating?
Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu played?
Our database contains 227 games by Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 29 draws, 91 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bui Thi Thanh Van Vu?
227 games by Bui Thi Thanh Van 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.