Prepare against Hai Lam Bui
DEU · World #39,898 classical · FIDE ID 12975737
Our database contains 77 games by Hai Lam Bui, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hai Lam Bui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hai Lam 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 | 1,936 | 2,025 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,003 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 29 | 16 | 32 | 37.7% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hai Lam Bui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hai Lam Bui's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 88.6% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bui usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 48.5% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 39.4% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Hai Lam Bui's chess games
All 77 games by Hai Lam Bui in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 29 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Imamali Askerov | 1,848 | chT-GER U14 | B46 |
| Jun 2017 | Tobias Faulhaber | 1,825 | ch-GER U25-A | C10 |
| Jun 2017 | Tom Behringer | 1,795 | ch-GER U25-A | C11 |
| Dec 2016 | Nikolaj Kartsev | 1,794 | chT-GER U14 | B63 |
| May 2016 | Florian Lesny | 1,784 | ch-GER U14 | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen U10 | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,311 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 1,623 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open C | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,520 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,987 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,637 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,736 |
| ch-Sachsen U12 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hai Lam Bui's chess games?
77 games by Hai Lam Bui, from Jul 2014 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 Hai Lam Bui has played.
What does Hai Lam Bui play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Hai Lam Bui opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hai Lam Bui answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games).
What openings does Hai Lam Bui play as White?
As White, Hai Lam Bui's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hai Lam Bui play as Black?
As Black, Hai Lam Bui most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Hai Lam Bui's FIDE rating?
Hai Lam Bui is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (May 2016).
How many games has Hai Lam Bui played?
Our database contains 77 games by Hai Lam Bui, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hai Lam Bui?
77 games by Hai Lam 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.