Prepare against Huu Thai Le
CM · VNM · World #12,731 classical · FIDE ID 12402460
When preparing against Huu Thai Le, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 455 games by Huu Thai Le, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Huu Thai Le's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Huu Thai Le 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 | 2,132 | 2,267 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,149 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,148 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 178 | 128 | 149 | 39.1% |
| As White | 228 | 99 | 55 | 74 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 227 | 79 | 73 | 75 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Huu Thai Le's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Huu Thai Le's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 51.8% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 95 | 41.7% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.9% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Le usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Le usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Le usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Le usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 43.9% | 58.5% |
| c5 | 44 | 41.1% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.5% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 50.0% | 42.0% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 40.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Huu Thai Le's chess games
All 455 games by Huu Thai Le in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 178 wins, 128 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| D30 | Catalan | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 1/7/9 | 5.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 2,504 | ch-VIE | A48 |
| May 2016 | Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen | 2,462 | ch-VIE | D00 |
| Jan 2021 | Tri Duc Tran | 2,457 | VIE Cup | A48 |
| Mar 2018 | Raja Harshit | 2,444 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | C55 |
| Mar 2017 | Zeyu Xiang | 2,411 | 7th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 164 | 75 | 2,113 |
| chT-VIE | 2022 | 72 | 43 | 2,212 |
| ch-VIE U17 | 2014 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,065 |
| Wch U12 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,151 |
| Wch U10 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-VIE qual | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,346 |
| Hanoi Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Duc Hoa Nguyen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Huu Thai Le's chess games?
455 games by Huu Thai Le, from Jul 2008 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 Huu Thai Le has played.
What does Huu Thai Le play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Huu Thai Le opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Huu Thai Le answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Huu Thai Le play as White?
As White, Huu Thai Le's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 31.6% win rate); London System (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Huu Thai Le play as Black?
As Black, Huu Thai Le most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Huu Thai Le's FIDE rating?
Huu Thai Le is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Huu Thai Le played?
Our database contains 455 games by Huu Thai Le, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 128 draws, 149 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Huu Thai Le?
455 games by Huu Thai Le 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.