Prepare against Sie Thu
FM · MMR · World #12,442 classical · FIDE ID 13002767
When preparing against Sie Thu, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 40 games by Sie Thu, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sie Thu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sie Thu 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 | 2,137 | 2,437 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,126 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 22.5% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2025): 258 rated games against 195 different opponents, across 29 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 234 | 93 | 54 | 87 | 39.7% | 2,122 | 2,108 | 13 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% | 2,039 | 2,119 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 64 | 11 | 11 | 42 | 17.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 150 | 70 | 34 | 46 | 46.7% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 26 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2,039 | 2,119 |
| 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1,967 | 2,234 |
| 2019 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2,057 | 2,114 |
| 2018 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1,994 | 2,070 |
| 2017 | 51 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 2,031 | 2,059 |
| 2016 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 2,156 | 2,030 |
| 2015 | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 2,121 | 2,106 |
| 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| 2012 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2,293 | 2,246 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2,144 | 2,344 |
| 2008 | 47 | 14 | 10 | 23 | 2,247 | 2,160 |
Where Sie Thu has played
Myanmar (Burma) (17) · Singapore (4) · Thailand (4) · Azerbaijan (1) · Indonesia (1) · Italy (1) · Vietnam (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sie Thu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sie Thu's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 36.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 36.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Thu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Thu usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Thu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Thu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Thu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Thu usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Sie Thu's chess games
All 40 games by Sie Thu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Farhan Mohannad | 2,294 | Olympiad-42 | C90 |
| Oct 2012 | Soon Wei Yee | 2,247 | ch-ASEAN | B61 |
| Apr 2011 | Abdurahim Suhail | 2,242 | 17th ch-Asia Cities | A00 |
| Sep 2016 | Raul Garcia Paolicchi | 2,153 | Olympiad-42 | E45 |
| Sep 2016 | Simon Gonza | 2,096 | Olympiad-42 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,964 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-MYA 42nd | 2016 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,884 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,694 |
| 17th ch-Asia Cities | 2011 | 3 | 2 | 2,357 |
| ch-ASEAN | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,137 |
| 16th Bangkok Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,271 |
Interactive opening tree from all 40 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sie Thu's chess games?
40 games by Sie Thu, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Sie Thu has played.
What does Sie Thu play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Sie Thu opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sie Thu answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Sie Thu play as White?
As White, Sie Thu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sie Thu play as Black?
As Black, Sie Thu most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Sie Thu's FIDE rating?
Sie Thu is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Sie Thu played?
Our database contains 40 games by Sie Thu, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sie Thu?
40 games by Sie Thu 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.