Prepare against Chan Hung Lu
IM · VNM · World #9,521 classical · FIDE ID 12402508
Our database contains 322 games by Chan Hung Lu, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chan Hung Lu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chan Hung Lu 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 | 2,177 | 2,259 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,223 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,168 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 125 | 78 | 119 | 38.8% |
| As White | 162 | 72 | 33 | 57 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 160 | 53 | 45 | 62 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chan Hung Lu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chan Hung Lu's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 109 | 67.3% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 30 | 18.5% | 46.7% |
| b3 | 8 | 4.9% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.3% | 28.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Lu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lu usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 46.7% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Lu usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Lu usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 70.3% | 51.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 49.2% | 35.5% |
| d5 | 26 | 41.3% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
Chan Hung Lu's chess games
All 322 games by Chan Hung Lu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 125 wins, 78 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 44 | 18/9/17 | 40.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Guanchu Liu | 2,460 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | A21 |
| Jan 2021 | Tuan Minh Tran | 2,441 | VIE Cup | A36 |
| Jan 2021 | Minh Kha Nguyen | 2,439 | VIE Cup | D15 |
| Apr 2017 | Tran Minh Thang | 2,426 | ch-VIE | A50 |
| Mar 2012 | Hoang Nam Nguyen | 2,361 | ch-VIE KO | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2022 | 90 | 39 | 2,083 |
| chT-VIE | 2022 | 45 | 22.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-VIE U17 | 2014 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,071 |
| ch-VIE U07 | 2004 | 15 | 8.5 | – |
| Wch U12 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 1,941 |
| ch-ASEAN U16 13th | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-ASEAN U16 14th | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-ASEAN U12 10th | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chan Hung Lu's chess games?
322 games by Chan Hung Lu, from Jan 2009 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 Chan Hung Lu has played.
What does Chan Hung Lu play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Chan Hung Lu opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chan Hung Lu answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Chan Hung Lu play as White?
As White, Chan Hung Lu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chan Hung Lu play as Black?
As Black, Chan Hung Lu most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Chan Hung Lu's FIDE rating?
Chan Hung Lu is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (May 2016).
How many games has Chan Hung Lu played?
Our database contains 322 games by Chan Hung Lu, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 78 draws, 119 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chan Hung Lu?
322 games by Chan Hung Lu 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.