Prepare against Dang Anh Minh
FM · VNM · World #9,996 classical · FIDE ID 12415472
When preparing against Dang Anh Minh, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 80 games by Dang Anh Minh, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dang Anh Minh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dang Anh Minh 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 | 2,170 | 2,300 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,246 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,215 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 41 | 10 | 29 | 51.3% |
| As White | 41 | 24 | 7 | 10 | 58.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 17 | 3 | 19 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dang Anh Minh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dang Anh Minh's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Minh usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Minh usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Minh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Dang Anh Minh's chess games
All 80 games by Dang Anh Minh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 41 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,643 | Titled Tue | D52 |
| Apr 2026 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B22 |
| Apr 2026 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,597 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Ponkratov,P | 2,538 | Asian Rapid 2026 | E35 |
| Jul 2026 | Iljiushenok,I | 2,503 | Asian Blitz 2026 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 34 | 17 | 2,310 |
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,447 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| Hanoi IM1 | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,473 |
| Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz Men | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,023 |
| Asian Youth U18 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,220 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | B18 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dang Anh Minh's chess games?
80 games by Dang Anh Minh, from Apr 2016 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 Dang Anh Minh has played.
What does Dang Anh Minh play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Dang Anh Minh opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dang Anh Minh answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dang Anh Minh play as White?
As White, Dang Anh Minh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dang Anh Minh play as Black?
As Black, Dang Anh Minh most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Dang Anh Minh's FIDE rating?
Dang Anh Minh is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Dang Anh Minh played?
Our database contains 80 games by Dang Anh Minh, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dang Anh Minh?
80 games by Dang Anh Minh 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.