Prepare against Nhat Minh To
IM · Hungary · World #4,010 classical · FIDE ID 729019
Our database contains 2,210 games by Nhat Minh To, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nhat Minh To's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nhat Minh To 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 | 2,302 | 2,441 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,443 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,446 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,210 | 912 | 798 | 500 | 41.3% |
| As White | 1,102 | 487 | 389 | 226 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 1,108 | 425 | 409 | 274 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nhat Minh To's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nhat Minh To's side.
First moves as White (1,102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 547 | 49.6% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 285 | 25.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 130 | 11.8% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 90 | 8.2% | 66.1% |
| g3 | 14 | 1.3% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 12 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — To usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — To usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — To usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — To usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — To usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — To usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (507 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 188 | 37.1% | 62.0% |
| e5 | 142 | 28.0% | 59.9% |
| Nf6 | 77 | 15.2% | 59.7% |
| e6 | 36 | 7.1% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 34 | 6.7% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 2.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (409 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 243 | 59.4% | 54.1% |
| d5 | 127 | 31.1% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 12 | 2.9% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Nhat Minh To's chess games
All 2,210 games by Nhat Minh To in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Aug 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: 912 wins, 798 draws, 500 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 78 | 39/21/18 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 24/22/14 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 59 | 26/21/12 | 44.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 46 | 20/16/10 | 43.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 42 | 22/16/4 | 52.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 34 | 13/15/6 | 38.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 29 | 12/13/4 | 41.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 18/5/6 | 62.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 18/7/3 | 64.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 92 | 30/38/24 | 32.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 72 | 33/21/18 | 45.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56 | 22/20/14 | 39.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 52 | 20/21/11 | 38.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 49 | 19/19/11 | 38.8% |
| D02 | London System | 36 | 8/14/14 | 22.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 7/11/9 | 25.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Sam Shankland | 2,651 | Titled Tue | D12 |
| Mar 2024 | Aryan Tari | 2,631 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Mar 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,624 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D05 |
| Dec 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,618 | Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 403 | 237.5 | 2,377 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2023 | 74 | 49 | 2,386 |
| Budapest FS12 IM | 2022 | 73 | 44 | 2,350 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 40 | 2,401 |
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 60 | 35 | 2,238 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2022 | 51 | 34 | 2,392 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2023 | 50 | 28.5 | 2,316 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM New Year | 2017 | 44 | 19.5 | 2,212 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Adam Szeberenyi (33 games) · Emil Szalanczi (24 games) · Sandor Farago (21 games) · Zlatko Ilincic (21 games) · David Horvath (12 games) · Vilmos Balint (12 games) · Tuan Minh Tran (11 games) · Tibor Farkas (11 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 2,210 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nhat Minh To's chess games?
2,210 games by Nhat Minh To, from Oct 2003 to Aug 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 Nhat Minh To has played.
What does Nhat Minh To play on the first move as White?
Across 1,102 games with White in our database, Nhat Minh To opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nhat Minh To answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nhat Minh To play as White?
As White, Nhat Minh To's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (78 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (60 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (59 games, 44.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nhat Minh To play as Black?
As Black, Nhat Minh To most often plays: Slav Defense (92 games, 32.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (72 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (56 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,108 games.
What is Nhat Minh To's FIDE rating?
Nhat Minh To is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Nhat Minh To played?
Our database contains 2,210 games by Nhat Minh To, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 912 wins, 798 draws, 500 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nhat Minh To?
2,210 games by Nhat Minh To 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.