Prepare against Sai Han Thiha
FM · MMR · World #15,724 classical · FIDE ID 13012290
When preparing against Sai Han Thiha, expect 1.Nf3 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 50.0% over 32 games.
Our database contains 156 games by Sai Han Thiha, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sai Han Thiha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sai Han Thiha 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 | 2,099 | 2,194 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,229 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,240 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 66 | 8 | 82 | 42.3% |
| As White | 80 | 32 | 4 | 44 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 76 | 34 | 4 | 38 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sai Han Thiha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sai Han Thiha's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 67 | 85.9% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 9.0% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 86% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Thiha usually continues g3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Thiha usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Thiha usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Thiha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Thiha usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …a6 (14% of these games) — Thiha usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 76.5% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 52.5% |
Sai Han Thiha's chess games
All 156 games by Sai Han Thiha in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Sep 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: 66 wins, 8 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 16/1/15 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,484 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Oct 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Jul 2025 | Florian Schwabeneder | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | B15 |
| Oct 2024 | Benjamin Finegold | 2,400 | Titled Tue Early | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 118 | 55 | 2,205 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,124 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| 1st Bangkok Summer Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| 2026 ASEAN E-Sports Chess Cup | Group C | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,133 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,834 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,896 |
| 23rd BCC Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sai Han Thiha's chess games?
156 games by Sai Han Thiha, from Sep 2018 to Sep 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 Sai Han Thiha has played.
What does Sai Han Thiha play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Sai Han Thiha opens with 1.Nf3 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sai Han Thiha answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games).
What openings does Sai Han Thiha play as White?
As White, Sai Han Thiha's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sai Han Thiha play as Black?
As Black, Sai Han Thiha most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Sai Han Thiha's FIDE rating?
Sai Han Thiha is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Sai Han Thiha played?
Our database contains 156 games by Sai Han Thiha, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 8 draws, 82 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sai Han Thiha?
156 games by Sai Han Thiha 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.