Prepare against Minh Hoang Le
FM · VNM · World #13,678 classical · FIDE ID 12404683
Our database contains 579 games by Minh Hoang Le, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Minh Hoang Le's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Minh Hoang 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 | 2,120 | 2,304 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,201 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,208 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 579 | 227 | 150 | 202 | 39.2% |
| As White | 296 | 119 | 86 | 91 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 283 | 108 | 64 | 111 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Minh Hoang Le's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Minh Hoang Le's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 40.9% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 120 | 40.5% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 11.5% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 21 | 7.1% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Le usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Le usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (39.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Le usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 71.8% | 51.0% |
| c6 | 26 | 18.3% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.9% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.5% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 80 | 79.2% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 14.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Minh Hoang Le's chess games
All 579 games by Minh Hoang Le in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 227 wins, 150 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 53 | 28/2/23 | 52.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 48 | 13/16/19 | 27.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | A Shirov | 2,652 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| May 2025 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,611 | Titled Tue Early | C49 |
| Apr 2025 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Apr 2025 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,515 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Apr 2023 | Tuan Minh Tran | 2,503 | chT-VIE | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2023 | 91 | 44 | 2,112 |
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 60 | 30.5 | 2,114 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 56 | 32.5 | 2,352 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 22 | 10 | 1,993 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2005 | 18 | 11.5 | – |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2013 | 18 | 13 | 1,998 |
| ch-VIE U13 Girls | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2,156 |
| Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | 2015 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,261 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Minh Hoang Le's chess games?
579 games by Minh Hoang Le, from Jul 2010 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 Hoang Le has played.
What does Minh Hoang Le play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Minh Hoang Le opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Minh Hoang Le answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Minh Hoang Le play as White?
As White, Minh Hoang Le's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Minh Hoang Le play as Black?
As Black, Minh Hoang Le most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 52.8% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 27.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 283 games.
What is Minh Hoang Le's FIDE rating?
Minh Hoang Le is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Minh Hoang Le played?
Our database contains 579 games by Minh Hoang Le, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 150 draws, 202 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Minh Hoang Le?
579 games by Minh Hoang 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.