Prepare against Quang Thai Ngo
FM · VNM · World #2,884 classical · FIDE ID 12403768
When preparing against Quang Thai Ngo, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 132 games by Quang Thai Ngo, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Quang Thai Ngo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Quang Thai Ngo 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 | 2,343 | 2,367 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,266 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,189 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 61 | 26 | 45 | 46.2% |
| As White | 63 | 34 | 13 | 16 | 54.0% |
| As Black | 69 | 27 | 13 | 29 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Quang Thai Ngo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Quang Thai Ngo's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 56.5% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 22.6% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.1% | 80.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 58.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Ngo usually continues c4 (76.7% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ngo usually continues Bg5 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Ngo usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ngo usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ngo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Ngo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 74.2% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Quang Thai Ngo's chess games
All 132 games by Quang Thai Ngo in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 61 wins, 26 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Kevin Joel Cori Quispe | 2,464 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Oct 2025 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,457 | Oer-Erkenschwick IM | D45 |
| Nov 2024 | Thibaut Vandenbussche | 2,436 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | D30 |
| Mar 2026 | Edwin Van Haastert | 2,379 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | B47 |
| Nov 2025 | Glen De Schampheleire | 2,366 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 14 | 2,131 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,456 |
| ch-ASEAN U10 10th | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,958 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,179 |
| Oer-Erkenschwick IM | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,160 |
| 18th BPB Limburg Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,405 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Quang Thai Ngo's chess games?
132 games by Quang Thai Ngo, from Dec 2021 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 Quang Thai Ngo has played.
What does Quang Thai Ngo play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Quang Thai Ngo opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Quang Thai Ngo answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Quang Thai Ngo play as White?
As White, Quang Thai Ngo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Quang Thai Ngo play as Black?
As Black, Quang Thai Ngo most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Quang Thai Ngo's FIDE rating?
Quang Thai Ngo is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Quang Thai Ngo played?
Our database contains 132 games by Quang Thai Ngo, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 26 draws, 45 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Quang Thai Ngo?
132 games by Quang Thai Ngo 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.