Prepare against Thanh Tu Tran
IM · Japan · World #1,596 classical · FIDE ID 12401404
When preparing against Thanh Tu Tran, expect 1.e4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 742 games by Thanh Tu Tran, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thanh Tu Tran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thanh Tu Tran 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 | 2,406 | 2,430 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,364 | 2,375 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,407 | 2,413 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 742 | 374 | 161 | 207 | 50.4% |
| As White | 365 | 204 | 74 | 87 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 377 | 170 | 87 | 120 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thanh Tu Tran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thanh Tu Tran's side.
First moves as White (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 38.4% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 102 | 27.9% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 24.7% | 68.3% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.9% | 78.6% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tran usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (72.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 72.9% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 24 | 13.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 8.3% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 78.7% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.4% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Thanh Tu Tran's chess games
All 742 games by Thanh Tu Tran in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 374 wins, 161 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 45 | 26/9/10 | 57.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 14/0/10 | 58.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 19 | 14/2/3 | 73.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| D04 | Colle System | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 76 | 37/15/24 | 48.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 33 | 13/7/13 | 39.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 25 | 14/2/9 | 56.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Aleksey Grebnev | 2,632 | World Blitz 2025 | A05 |
| Dec 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,626 | World Blitz 2025 | E94 |
| Sep 2025 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,615 | Titled Tue | A47 |
| Sep 2024 | Adam Kozak | 2,609 | Olympiad-45 | E49 |
| Dec 2025 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,595 | World Blitz 2025 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2019 | 120 | 63.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-VIE | 2019 | 75 | 47 | 2,366 |
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 44 | 38 | 2,416 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 30 | 17 | 2,317 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,466 |
| Tokyo Open | 2022 | 18 | 16.5 | 2,406 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,422 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2003 | 16 | 10.5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shinya Kojima (10 games) · Duc Hoa Nguyen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thanh Tu Tran's chess games?
742 games by Thanh Tu Tran, from Oct 2004 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 Thanh Tu Tran has played.
What does Thanh Tu Tran play on the first move as White?
Across 365 games with White in our database, Thanh Tu Tran opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thanh Tu Tran answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Thanh Tu Tran play as White?
As White, Thanh Tu Tran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 57.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thanh Tu Tran play as Black?
As Black, Thanh Tu Tran most often plays: Sicilian (76 games, 48.7% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (25 games, 56.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 377 games.
What is Thanh Tu Tran's FIDE rating?
Thanh Tu Tran is currently rated 2,406 in classical chess, 2,364 in rapid and 2,407 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Thanh Tu Tran played?
Our database contains 742 games by Thanh Tu Tran, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 374 wins, 161 draws, 207 losses (50.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thanh Tu Tran?
742 games by Thanh Tu Tran 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.