Prepare against Hieu Linh Mai
WFM · VNM · World #36,193 classical · FIDE ID 12415740
When preparing against Hieu Linh Mai, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 55.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 198 games by Hieu Linh Mai, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hieu Linh Mai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hieu Linh 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 | 1,953 | 2,000 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 2,016 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,049 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 83 | 34 | 81 | 41.9% |
| As White | 99 | 46 | 18 | 35 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 99 | 37 | 16 | 46 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hieu Linh Mai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hieu Linh Mai's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mai usually continues Nc3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mai usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mai usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 100.0% | 45.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 81.1% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 18.9% | 42.9% |
Hieu Linh Mai's chess games
All 198 games by Hieu Linh Mai in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 83 wins, 34 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 15/2/10 | 55.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Jiri Bouska | 2,334 | Titled Tue | B24 |
| Feb 2026 | Erik Golubovic | 2,330 | Titled Tue | E08 |
| Feb 2026 | Rafael Sharon | 2,316 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Feb 2026 | Semetei Tologon tegin | 2,286 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A03 |
| Jan 2020 | Khanh Nguyen Bui | 2,248 | ch-VIE U11 Girls | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 11.5 | 2,031 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 31 | 13.5 | 2,151 |
| chT-VIE w | 2020 | 27 | 11.5 | 1,711 |
| ch-VIE U13 Girls | 2022 | 17 | 15 | 2,445 |
| World Cup U12 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,443 |
| Wch U14 Girls Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,684 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,255 |
| 12th Hanoi w Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hieu Linh Mai's chess games?
198 games by Hieu Linh Mai, from May 2017 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 Hieu Linh Mai has played.
What does Hieu Linh Mai play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Hieu Linh Mai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hieu Linh Mai answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Hieu Linh Mai play as White?
As White, Hieu Linh Mai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hieu Linh Mai play as Black?
As Black, Hieu Linh Mai most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Hieu Linh Mai's FIDE rating?
Hieu Linh Mai is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Hieu Linh Mai played?
Our database contains 198 games by Hieu Linh Mai, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 34 draws, 81 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hieu Linh Mai?
198 games by Hieu Linh 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.