Prepare against Minh Nhat Dao
IM · VNM · World #15,901 classical · FIDE ID 12412279
Our database contains 205 games by Minh Nhat Dao, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Minh Nhat Dao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Minh Nhat Dao 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 | 2,096 | 2,378 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,231 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,231 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 81 | 61 | 63 | 39.5% |
| As White | 100 | 42 | 31 | 27 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 105 | 39 | 30 | 36 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 61.0% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 27 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 12.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Dao usually continues Bf4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Dao usually continues Bf4 (53.6% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Dao usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Dao usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Dao usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Dao usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 42.9% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 14 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
Minh Nhat Dao's chess games
All 205 games by Minh Nhat Dao in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 81 wins, 61 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 34 | 14/10/10 | 41.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Tuan Minh Tran | 2,503 | Hanoi GM B | A38 |
| Jun 2023 | Azarya Jodi Setyaki | 2,414 | Hanoi GM B | A48 |
| Oct 2019 | Chuong Pham | 2,390 | ch-ASEAN 4th | D72 |
| Jun 2023 | Jagadeesh Siddharth | 2,381 | Hanoi GM B | A48 |
| May 2019 | Thanh Ninh Vo | 2,371 | ch-VIE | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 48 | 25 | 2,140 |
| chT-VIE | 2015 | 19 | 6.5 | 1,723 |
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,232 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,140 |
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,348 |
| Hanoi GM B | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,625 |
| Hanoi GM-B1 03 | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2,179 |
| Hanoi IM 05 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Minh Nhat Dao's chess games?
205 games by Minh Nhat Dao, from Nov 2017 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 Nhat Dao has played.
What does Minh Nhat Dao play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Minh Nhat Dao opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Minh Nhat Dao answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Minh Nhat Dao play as White?
As White, Minh Nhat Dao's most-played openings in our database are: London System (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Minh Nhat Dao play as Black?
As Black, Minh Nhat Dao most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Minh Nhat Dao's FIDE rating?
Minh Nhat Dao is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Minh Nhat Dao played?
Our database contains 205 games by Minh Nhat Dao, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 61 draws, 63 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Minh Nhat Dao?
205 games by Minh Nhat Dao 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.