Prepare against Minh Duc Ngo
DEU · World #47,122 classical · FIDE ID 12942693
When preparing against Minh Duc Ngo, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 150 games by Minh Duc Ngo, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Minh Duc Ngo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Minh Duc Ngo 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 | 2,089 | 2,227 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,129 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 77 | 29 | 44 | 51.3% |
| As White | 76 | 42 | 16 | 18 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 35 | 13 | 26 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Minh Duc Ngo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Minh Duc Ngo's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 76.3% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 11.8% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.6% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ngo usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ngo usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ngo usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Ngo usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ngo usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Ngo usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 69.7% | 60.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Minh Duc Ngo's chess games
All 150 games by Minh Duc Ngo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 77 wins, 29 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Gennady Kuzmin | 2,296 | Pardubice Czech Open B 26th | D37 |
| Dec 2017 | David Hoeffer | 2,283 | Bremen Silvester Open | A01 |
| Dec 2017 | Sebastian Mueer | 2,253 | Bremen Silvester Open | A11 |
| Jan 2019 | Matthias Tonndorf | 2,188 | ch-Niedersachsen | D01 |
| Jul 2017 | Gerrit Voigt | 2,177 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open B | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2018 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-VIE U15 Girls | 2022 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,179 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 2,126 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,799 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Pardubice Czech Open B 26th | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Minh Duc Ngo's chess games?
150 games by Minh Duc Ngo, from Jul 2012 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 Minh Duc Ngo has played.
What does Minh Duc Ngo play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Minh Duc Ngo opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Minh Duc Ngo answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Minh Duc Ngo play as White?
As White, Minh Duc Ngo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Minh Duc Ngo play as Black?
As Black, Minh Duc Ngo most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Minh Duc Ngo's FIDE rating?
Minh Duc Ngo is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Minh Duc Ngo played?
Our database contains 150 games by Minh Duc Ngo, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 29 draws, 44 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Minh Duc Ngo?
150 games by Minh Duc Ngo 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.