Prepare against Thai Ly
Australia · World #57,953 classical · FIDE ID 3204308
When preparing against Thai Ly, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 84 games by Thai Ly, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thai Ly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thai Ly 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 | 1,863 | 2,070 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,914 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,928 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 32 | 16 | 36 | 38.1% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thai Ly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thai Ly's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 65.2% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 21.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ly usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ly usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ly usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ly usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Ly usually continues Nh3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ly usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 70.8% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Thai Ly's chess games
All 84 games by Thai Ly in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Marcus Raine | 2,212 | Box Hill FIDE | E97 |
| Nov 2018 | Daniel Gusain | 2,103 | Fitzroy Hjorth Open | A11 |
| Mar 2015 | Malcolm Pyke | 2,083 | 49th Begonia Open | C06 |
| May 2003 | Vahram Harutyunyan | 2,048 | Box Hill FIDE | B49 |
| Jan 2003 | Felix Wyss | 2,027 | ch-Melbourne CC | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Melbourne CC | 2005 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,729 |
| Box Hill FIDE | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| 44th Doeberl Cup | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,781 |
| Melbourne Cup | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,004 |
| ch-Victoria Open | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| 52nd Begonia Open | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,870 |
| Melbourne CC Open | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thai Ly's chess games?
84 games by Thai Ly, from Oct 2003 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 Thai Ly has played.
What does Thai Ly play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Thai Ly opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thai Ly answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Thai Ly play as White?
As White, Thai Ly's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thai Ly play as Black?
As Black, Thai Ly most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Thai Ly's FIDE rating?
Thai Ly is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Thai Ly played?
Our database contains 84 games by Thai Ly, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thai Ly?
84 games by Thai Ly 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.