Prepare against Ngoc Minh Dang
VNM · World #79,696 classical · FIDE ID 12415235
Our database contains 118 games by Ngoc Minh Dang, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ngoc Minh Dang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ngoc Minh Dang 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 | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,683 | 1,732 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,948 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 37 | 16 | 65 | 31.4% |
| As White | 59 | 21 | 7 | 31 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 59 | 16 | 9 | 34 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ngoc Minh Dang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ngoc Minh Dang's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 59.3% | 41.4% |
| d4 | 22 | 37.3% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 41.4% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Dang usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Dang usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Dang usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dang usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Dang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Dang usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 30.8% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 26.9% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Ngoc Minh Dang's chess games
All 118 games by Ngoc Minh Dang in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 37 wins, 16 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Tran Duy Anh Nguyen | 2,331 | ch-VIE U15 | D02 |
| Jun 2022 | Phat Tran | 2,325 | ch-VIE U15 | A85 |
| Jan 2020 | Dang Khoa Bui | 2,320 | ch-VIE U13 | B13 |
| Jan 2020 | The Vinh Bach | 2,319 | ch-VIE U13 | A47 |
| Jan 2020 | Nhat Minh Ngo | 2,318 | ch-VIE U13 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2022 | 33 | 12 | 1,813 |
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 32 | 7.5 | 1,687 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2022 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-VIE U07 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,528 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,916 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,893 |
| VIE Cup | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| Hanoi Open | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ngoc Minh Dang's chess games?
118 games by Ngoc Minh Dang, from Jun 2018 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 Minh Dang has played.
What does Ngoc Minh Dang play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Ngoc Minh Dang opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ngoc Minh Dang answers 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ngoc Minh Dang play as White?
As White, Ngoc Minh Dang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ngoc Minh Dang play as Black?
As Black, Ngoc Minh Dang most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Ngoc Minh Dang's FIDE rating?
Ngoc Minh Dang is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,683 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ngoc Minh Dang played?
Our database contains 118 games by Ngoc Minh Dang, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 16 draws, 65 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ngoc Minh Dang?
118 games by Ngoc Minh Dang 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.