Prepare against Minh Dat Tran
DEU · World #77,548 classical · FIDE ID 16244702
When preparing against Minh Dat Tran, expect 1.c4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (60%).
Our database contains 61 games by Minh Dat Tran, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Minh Dat Tran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Minh Dat Tran 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 | 1,797 | 1,797 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,803 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 29.5% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Minh Dat Tran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Minh Dat Tran's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 75.8% | 68.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 68.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Tran usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Tran usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Tran usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 8.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Tran usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Minh Dat Tran's chess games
All 61 games by Minh Dat Tran in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 18 wins, 22 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Siegfried Priemer | 1,919 | LJEM SH 2026 - ELO-Blitz | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Andre Petrow | 1,849 | LJEM SH 2026 - ELO-Blitz | B00 |
| Apr 2026 | Matthias Behrendt | 1,814 | LJEM SH 2026 - ELO-Blitz | A20 |
| Jun 2019 | Leon Niemann | 1,702 | ch-GER U25-B | A34 |
| May 2024 | Kaiwen Wang | 1,701 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 1,531 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 1,304 |
| LJEM SH 2026 - ELO-Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,847 |
| 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open B | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,128 |
| 36th Kiel Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Minh Dat Tran's chess games?
61 games by Minh Dat Tran, from Jul 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 Minh Dat Tran has played.
What does Minh Dat Tran play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Minh Dat Tran opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Minh Dat Tran answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Minh Dat Tran play as White?
As White, Minh Dat Tran's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Minh Dat Tran play as Black?
As Black, Minh Dat Tran most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Minh Dat Tran's FIDE rating?
Minh Dat Tran is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Minh Dat Tran played?
Our database contains 61 games by Minh Dat Tran, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 22 draws, 21 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Minh Dat Tran?
61 games by Minh Dat Tran 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.