Prepare against Quoc Thinh Chu
VNM · World #60,817 classical · FIDE ID 12419052
When preparing against Quoc Thinh Chu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 72 games by Quoc Thinh Chu, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Quoc Thinh Chu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Quoc Thinh Chu 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 | 1,853 | 1,956 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,961 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 1,956 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 34.7% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Quoc Thinh Chu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Quoc Thinh Chu's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Chu usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Chu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Chu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
Quoc Thinh Chu's chess games
All 72 games by Quoc Thinh Chu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Quoc Truong La | 2,448 | VIE Cup | A46 |
| Jul 2017 | Van Duc Doan | 2,142 | chT-VIE | E52 |
| Sep 2019 | Cong Cuong Le | 2,066 | chT-VIE | D13 |
| May 2019 | Huynh Minh Thien Nguyen | 2,042 | ch-VIE | A11 |
| Jul 2017 | Tri Trinh Tran | 2,001 | chT-VIE | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2020 | 48 | 22.5 | 1,921 |
| VIE Cup | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,109 |
| ch-VIE | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Quoc Thinh Chu's chess games?
72 games by Quoc Thinh Chu, from Apr 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 Quoc Thinh Chu has played.
What does Quoc Thinh Chu play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Quoc Thinh Chu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Quoc Thinh Chu answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Quoc Thinh Chu play as White?
As White, Quoc Thinh Chu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Quoc Thinh Chu play as Black?
As Black, Quoc Thinh Chu most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Quoc Thinh Chu's FIDE rating?
Quoc Thinh Chu is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Quoc Thinh Chu played?
Our database contains 72 games by Quoc Thinh Chu, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Quoc Thinh Chu?
72 games by Quoc Thinh Chu 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.