Prepare against Duc Huy Bui
VNM · World #81,196 classical · FIDE ID 12403610
When preparing against Duc Huy Bui, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 96 games by Duc Huy Bui, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Duc Huy Bui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duc Huy Bui 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 | 2,007 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 1,984 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 1,984 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 34 | 25 | 37 | 35.4% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duc Huy Bui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duc Huy Bui's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 51.1% | 39.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 11.1% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bui usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Bui usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bui usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Duc Huy Bui's chess games
All 96 games by Duc Huy Bui in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 34 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Minh Trieu Phan | 2,258 | ch-VIE U20 | D02 |
| Jun 2022 | Huynh Thien Vo | 2,257 | ch-VIE U20 | A08 |
| Jun 2022 | Hoang Tuan Nguyen | 2,252 | ch-VIE U20 | A06 |
| Jul 2022 | Ngo Tuan Tu Phan | 2,247 | ch-VIE U20 | C42 |
| Jul 2022 | Nhat Huy Nguyen | 2,243 | ch-VIE U20 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE U20 | 2022 | 23 | 11 | 2,142 |
| ch-VIE | 2017 | 13 | 3 | 1,850 |
| 13th ch-ASEAN U10 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,543 |
| 12th Hanoi Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,757 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,917 |
| chT-VIE | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,951 |
| ch-ASEAN U08 10th | 2009 | 8 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duc Huy Bui's chess games?
96 games by Duc Huy Bui, from Apr 2017 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 Huy Bui has played.
What does Duc Huy Bui play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Duc Huy Bui opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duc Huy Bui answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Duc Huy Bui play as White?
As White, Duc Huy Bui's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duc Huy Bui play as Black?
As Black, Duc Huy Bui most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Duc Huy Bui's FIDE rating?
Duc Huy Bui is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Duc Huy Bui played?
Our database contains 96 games by Duc Huy Bui, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duc Huy Bui?
96 games by Duc Huy Bui 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.