Prepare against Kim Le Bui
WIM · VNM · World #45,907 classical · FIDE ID 12400874
Our database contains 515 games by Kim Le Bui, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kim Le Bui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kim Le 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 | 1,910 | 2,240 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 2,022 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 2,022 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 515 | 225 | 125 | 165 | 43.7% |
| As White | 263 | 115 | 64 | 84 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 252 | 110 | 61 | 81 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kim Le Bui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kim Le Bui's side.
First moves as White (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 257 | 97.7% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bui usually continues d4 (53.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 94.0% | 59.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.0% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 88.4% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.3% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Kim Le Bui's chess games
All 515 games by Kim Le Bui 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: 225 wins, 125 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 50 | 20/16/14 | 40.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 11/12/9 | 34.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 13/5/13 | 41.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Thi Thanh An Nguyen | 2,346 | chT-VIE Super w | B31 |
| Mar 2003 | Thi Thanh An Nguyen | 2,339 | ch-VIE w | C42 |
| Feb 2009 | Thanh Tu Le | 2,326 | ch-VIE w qual | C01 |
| Apr 2000 | Kieu Thien Kim Le | 2,321 | ch-VIE w playoff | A46 |
| Nov 2012 | Thien Viet Nguyen | 2,318 | ch-VIE w | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE w | 2024 | 193 | 102.5 | 2,049 |
| chT-VIE w | 2023 | 142 | 88 | 2,058 |
| ch-VIE w playoff | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 2,384 |
| 4th Ho Chi Minh w | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,312 |
| Dong Thap Master w | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| 8th Asian Continental Open w | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,101 |
| Hanoi Open w | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,460 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kieu Thien Kim Le (15 games) · Thi Phuong Lien Le (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kim Le Bui's chess games?
515 games by Kim Le Bui, 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 Kim Le Bui has played.
What does Kim Le Bui play on the first move as White?
Across 263 games with White in our database, Kim Le Bui opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.b4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kim Le Bui answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Kim Le Bui play as White?
As White, Kim Le Bui's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Vienna Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 263 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kim Le Bui play as Black?
As Black, Kim Le Bui most often plays: Benoni Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 252 games.
What is Kim Le Bui's FIDE rating?
Kim Le Bui is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Kim Le Bui played?
Our database contains 515 games by Kim Le Bui, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 225 wins, 125 draws, 165 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kim Le Bui?
515 games by Kim Le 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.