Prepare against Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh
WFM · VNM · World #31,291 classical · FIDE ID 12411868
Our database contains 95 games by Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh 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 | 1,978 | 2,028 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,766 | 1,978 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 34 | 3 | 57 | 35.8% |
| As White | 44 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 11 | 3 | 36 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 56.8% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 43.2% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Minh usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Minh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Minh usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Minh usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Minh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Minh usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 96.2% | 18.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh's chess games
All 95 games by Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 34 wins, 3 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Catalan | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/1/13 | 17.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tuesday | D11 |
| May 2025 | Manuel Campos Gomez | 2,355 | Titled Tue Early | A09 |
| Jan 2026 | Kevin Wang | 2,341 | Titled Tue | B56 |
| Feb 2025 | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 2,323 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Apr 2026 | Ravan Ughuzov | 2,276 | Titled Tuesday | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 86 | 28 | 2,077 |
| Utrecht Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,080 |
| Tapijtgigang Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh's chess games?
95 games by Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh, from Sep 2015 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 Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh has played.
What does Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh play as White?
As White, Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh play as Black?
As Black, Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh's FIDE rating?
Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,766 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh played?
Our database contains 95 games by Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 3 draws, 57 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh?
95 games by Thai Ngoc Tuong Minh 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.