Prepare against Ngoc Lan Tran
FM · VNM · World #16,879 classical · FIDE ID 12401811
Our database contains 461 games by Ngoc Lan Tran, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ngoc Lan Tran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ngoc Lan 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 | 2,086 | 2,307 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 2,189 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,189 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 461 | 185 | 142 | 134 | 40.1% |
| As White | 231 | 105 | 61 | 65 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 230 | 80 | 81 | 69 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ngoc Lan Tran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ngoc Lan Tran's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 189 | 81.8% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 38 | 16.5% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nc3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tran usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Tran usually continues Bf4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Tran usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 81.1% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 11.7% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 70 | 92.1% | 49.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Ngoc Lan Tran's chess games
All 461 games by Ngoc Lan Tran in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 185 wins, 142 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 70 | 28/20/22 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Phuong Duc Phan | 2,583 | ch-VIE U20 | C41 |
| Mar 2015 | John Paul Gomez | 2,524 | 5th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | C01 |
| Jul 2009 | Vinh Bui | 2,517 | Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | D52 |
| Jul 2022 | Zaw Htun Wynn | 2,480 | Hanoi 07 | D00 |
| Jul 2009 | Anh Dung Nguyen | 2,474 | Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 75 | 39 | 2,136 |
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 57 | 31 | 2,243 |
| Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,394 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2001 | 18 | 10 | – |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2005 | 16 | 11 | – |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2003 | 16 | 10 | – |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| Wch U18 | 2010 | 12 | 7 | 2,471 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ngoc Lan Tran's chess games?
461 games by Ngoc Lan Tran, from Oct 2005 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 Ngoc Lan Tran has played.
What does Ngoc Lan Tran play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Ngoc Lan Tran opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ngoc Lan Tran answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ngoc Lan Tran play as White?
As White, Ngoc Lan Tran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (70 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ngoc Lan Tran play as Black?
As Black, Ngoc Lan Tran most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Ngoc Lan Tran's FIDE rating?
Ngoc Lan Tran is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Ngoc Lan Tran played?
Our database contains 461 games by Ngoc Lan Tran, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 142 draws, 134 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ngoc Lan Tran?
461 games by Ngoc Lan 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.