Prepare against Hoang Thong Tu
GM · VNM · World #2,813 classical · FIDE ID 12400076
Our database contains 879 games by Hoang Thong Tu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hoang Thong Tu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hoang Thong 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 | 2,346 | 2,510 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,402 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,512 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 879 | 391 | 329 | 159 | 44.5% |
| As White | 443 | 225 | 159 | 59 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 436 | 166 | 170 | 100 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hoang Thong Tu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hoang Thong Tu's side.
First moves as White (443 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 199 | 44.9% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 157 | 35.4% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 9.5% | 69.0% |
| b3 | 22 | 5.0% | 47.7% |
| f4 | 20 | 4.5% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Tu usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Tu usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Tu usually continues Nf3 (94.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Tu usually continues d3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tu usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Tu usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 43.5% | 54.4% |
| c5 | 68 | 32.9% | 72.1% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 11.1% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 9.2% | 57.9% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 64 | 39.0% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 56 | 34.1% | 52.7% |
| c5 | 16 | 9.8% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 9.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 4.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Hoang Thong Tu's chess games
All 879 games by Hoang Thong 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: 391 wins, 329 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 46 | 21/19/6 | 45.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 39 | 27/5/7 | 69.2% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 35 | 15/18/2 | 42.9% |
| E09 | Catalan | 34 | 20/10/4 | 58.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 15/8/3 | 57.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 10/12/2 | 41.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 20 | 9/10/1 | 45.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 12/6/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 77 | 34/31/12 | 44.2% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 31 | 23/4/4 | 74.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Jun Xu | 2,626 | chT-Asia fin 13th | B51 |
| Dec 1994 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,605 | Olympiad-31 | A81 |
| Jan 1995 | Henry Saroinsong | 2,560 | Canberra | A49 |
| Jul 2007 | Andrey Rychagov | 2,557 | Canadian Open | C01 |
| May 2012 | Wenjun Ju | 2,529 | 11th Asian Continental Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2019 | 211 | 136.5 | 2,431 |
| chT-VIE | 2017 | 90 | 66 | 2,458 |
| Hanoi Open | 1995 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,450 |
| Karpov GM | 1997 | 13 | 7 | 2,427 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,514 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 13 | 8 | 2,456 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 12 | 8 | 2,527 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,388 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anh Dung Nguyen (16 games) · Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen (14 games) · Hoang Thai Tu (11 games) · Duc Hoa Nguyen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hoang Thong Tu's chess games?
879 games by Hoang Thong 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 Thong Tu has played.
What does Hoang Thong Tu play on the first move as White?
Across 443 games with White in our database, Hoang Thong Tu opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hoang Thong Tu answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Hoang Thong Tu play as White?
As White, Hoang Thong Tu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (39 games, 69.2% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 443 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hoang Thong Tu play as Black?
As Black, Hoang Thong Tu most often plays: Dutch Defense (77 games, 44.2% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 74.2% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 436 games.
What is Hoang Thong Tu's FIDE rating?
Hoang Thong Tu is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,510 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Hoang Thong Tu played?
Our database contains 879 games by Hoang Thong Tu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 391 wins, 329 draws, 159 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hoang Thong Tu?
879 games by Hoang Thong 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.