Prepare against Dau Khuong Duy
IM · VNM · World #516 classical · FIDE ID 12424722
When preparing against Dau Khuong Duy, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 868 games by Dau Khuong Duy, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dau Khuong Duy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dau Khuong Duy 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 | 2,509 | 2,528 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,385 | 2,390 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,454 | 2,479 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 868 | 512 | 161 | 195 | 59.0% |
| As White | 440 | 281 | 74 | 85 | 63.9% |
| As Black | 428 | 231 | 87 | 110 | 54.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dau Khuong Duy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dau Khuong Duy's side.
First moves as White (440 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 366 | 83.2% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 41 | 9.3% | 82.9% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 6.4% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Duy usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Duy usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Duy usually continues d4 (67.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 82.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Duy usually continues Nf3 (90.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Duy usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Duy usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 173 | 90.1% | 68.2% |
| d6 | 11 | 5.7% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 135 | 86.0% | 63.7% |
| f5 | 10 | 6.4% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Dau Khuong Duy's chess games
All 868 games by Dau Khuong Duy in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 512 wins, 161 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 57 | 42/6/9 | 73.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 19/5/5 | 65.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 27 | 12/3/12 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 22 | 17/3/2 | 77.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 59 | 36/8/15 | 61.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 53 | 34/9/10 | 64.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 13/16/2 | 41.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,813 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B40 |
| Apr 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,793 | Titled Tuesday | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,751 | Titled Tuesday | E92 |
| Apr 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tuesday | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,729 | Titled Tuesday | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 335 | 239.5 | 2,593 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 99 | 63.5 | 2,544 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 88 | 63.5 | 2,600 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 11 | 2,661 |
| 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,543 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,492 |
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 8 | 2,524 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,467 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Renato Terry (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dau Khuong Duy's chess games?
868 games by Dau Khuong Duy, from Jul 2019 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 Dau Khuong Duy has played.
What does Dau Khuong Duy play on the first move as White?
Across 440 games with White in our database, Dau Khuong Duy opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dau Khuong Duy answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dau Khuong Duy play as White?
As White, Dau Khuong Duy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 73.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (29 games, 65.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (27 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 440 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dau Khuong Duy play as Black?
As Black, Dau Khuong Duy most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 61.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (53 games, 64.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 41.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 428 games.
What is Dau Khuong Duy's FIDE rating?
Dau Khuong Duy is currently rated 2,509 in classical chess, 2,385 in rapid and 2,454 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,528 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Dau Khuong Duy played?
Our database contains 868 games by Dau Khuong Duy, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 512 wins, 161 draws, 195 losses (59.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dau Khuong Duy?
868 games by Dau Khuong Duy 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.