Prepare against Duc Kien Mai
VNM · World #32,407 classical · FIDE ID 12426903
Our database contains 35 games by Duc Kien Mai, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Duc Kien Mai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duc Kien Mai 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 | 1,972 | 1,972 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,860 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 34.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duc Kien Mai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duc Kien Mai's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Mai usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Mai usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Mai usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Duc Kien Mai's chess games
All 35 games by Duc Kien Mai in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Biloliddin Obidov | 2,088 | World Cadets U12 2024 | D77 |
| Nov 2024 | Leo Radnaev | 1,990 | World Cadets U12 2024 | B76 |
| Mar 2024 | Phu Quang Pham | 1,963 | ch-VIE | B07 |
| Mar 2024 | Hoang Quan Vo | 1,851 | ch-VIE | B19 |
| Jun 2026 | Xuejing Xia | 1,752 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,952 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,855 |
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,951 |
| 1st Bangkok Summer Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,999 |
| 7th Johor Open B | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,448 |
| 10th Johor Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,399 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Final | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duc Kien Mai's chess games?
35 games by Duc Kien Mai, from Jan 2020 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 Duc Kien Mai has played.
What does Duc Kien Mai play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Duc Kien Mai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duc Kien Mai answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Duc Kien Mai play as White?
As White, Duc Kien Mai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duc Kien Mai play as Black?
As Black, Duc Kien Mai most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Duc Kien Mai's FIDE rating?
Duc Kien Mai is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Duc Kien Mai played?
Our database contains 35 games by Duc Kien Mai, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duc Kien Mai?
35 games by Duc Kien Mai 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.