Prepare against Hoang Thai Tu
IM · VNM · World #9,046 classical · FIDE ID 12400351
When preparing against Hoang Thai Tu, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.9% over 62 games.
Our database contains 609 games by Hoang Thai Tu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hoang Thai Tu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hoang Thai Tu 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 | 2,185 | 2,419 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,235 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,294 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 609 | 254 | 216 | 139 | 41.7% |
| As White | 308 | 143 | 113 | 52 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 301 | 111 | 103 | 87 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hoang Thai Tu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hoang Thai Tu's side.
First moves as White (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 213 | 69.2% | 69.2% |
| e4 | 59 | 19.2% | 49.2% |
| c4 | 33 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Tu usually continues Bg5 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Tu usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Tu usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Tu usually continues b3 (19.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Tu usually continues b3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tu usually continues b3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 75.0% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 12.5% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.0% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 81.4% | 51.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 7.6% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.9% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Hoang Thai Tu's chess games
All 609 games by Hoang Thai Tu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 254 wins, 216 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 47 | 25/11/11 | 53.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 44 | 24/16/4 | 54.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 17 | 11/6/0 | 64.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 62 | 21/24/17 | 33.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 53 | 19/20/14 | 35.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,579 | Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | C41 |
| Oct 2000 | Giovanni Vescovi | 2,526 | Olympiad-34 | B22 |
| Jan 2011 | Darwin Laylo | 2,516 | 1st Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | A48 |
| Dec 1999 | Hoang Thong Tu | 2,515 | 17th Cairnhill Open | B26 |
| May 2000 | Dashzeveg Sharavdorj | 2,473 | Vung Tau zt 3.2a | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2016 | 167 | 92.5 | 2,274 |
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 158 | 104.5 | 2,337 |
| ch-VIE playoff | 2010 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,438 |
| Hanoi Open | 1995 | 12 | 8 | 2,439 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,397 |
| 5th Tan Binh Open | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,328 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
| 4th Ho Chi Minh | 1999 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,637 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anh Dung Nguyen (13 games) · Hoang Thong Tu (11 games) · Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hoang Thai Tu's chess games?
609 games by Hoang Thai Tu, from Apr 2003 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 Hoang Thai Tu has played.
What does Hoang Thai Tu play on the first move as White?
Across 308 games with White in our database, Hoang Thai Tu opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hoang Thai Tu answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Hoang Thai Tu play as White?
As White, Hoang Thai Tu's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (47 games, 53.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (44 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 308 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hoang Thai Tu play as Black?
As Black, Hoang Thai Tu most often plays: Indian Defense (62 games, 33.9% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 35.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Hoang Thai Tu's FIDE rating?
Hoang Thai Tu is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Hoang Thai Tu played?
Our database contains 609 games by Hoang Thai Tu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 216 draws, 139 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hoang Thai Tu?
609 games by Hoang Thai Tu 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.