Prepare against Duc Cuong Tran
DEU · World #11,270 classical · FIDE ID 24689718
Our database contains 198 games by Duc Cuong Tran, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Duc Cuong Tran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duc Cuong Tran 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 | 2,151 | 2,153 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,077 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,104 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 68 | 64 | 66 | 34.3% |
| As White | 108 | 43 | 34 | 31 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 90 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duc Cuong Tran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duc Cuong Tran's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 50.9% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 41 | 38.0% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Tran usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Tran usually continues d5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 69.6% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 12.5% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.7% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Duc Cuong Tran's chess games
All 198 games by Duc Cuong Tran in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 68 wins, 64 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 23 | 4/8/11 | 17.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Michael Babar | 2,213 | NRW Class1 1011 | A80 |
| Apr 2014 | Bernhard Schippan | 2,181 | NRW Class2 1314 | A44 |
| Jul 2011 | Juergen Mazarov | 2,172 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B85 |
| Jun 2011 | Till Schreiner | 2,159 | ch-GER U16 | E84 |
| Jul 2011 | Ekaterina Kirsanova | 2,157 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,171 |
| chT-VIE | 2017 | 15 | 3 | 1,807 |
| ch-NRW U14 | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,749 |
| ch-NRW U12 | 2007 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,319 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,193 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,927 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
| NRW Class2 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duc Cuong Tran's chess games?
198 games by Duc Cuong Tran, from Apr 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 Duc Cuong Tran has played.
What does Duc Cuong Tran play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Duc Cuong Tran opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duc Cuong Tran answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Duc Cuong Tran play as White?
As White, Duc Cuong Tran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duc Cuong Tran play as Black?
As Black, Duc Cuong Tran most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Duc Cuong Tran's FIDE rating?
Duc Cuong Tran is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Duc Cuong Tran played?
Our database contains 198 games by Duc Cuong Tran, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 64 draws, 66 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duc Cuong Tran?
198 games by Duc Cuong Tran 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.