Prepare against Thao Luong
NLD · World #46,317 classical · FIDE ID 1091980
When preparing against Thao Luong, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Thao Luong, covering Oct 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Thao Luong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thao Luong 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 | 1,909 | 1,914 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,800 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,874 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 46.9% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 389 rated games against 335 different opponents, across 58 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 | 191 | 83 | 24 | 84 | 43.5% | 1,743 | 1,736 | 7 |
| Rapid | 73 | 33 | 4 | 36 | 45.2% | 1,775 | 1,737 | 5 |
| Blitz | 111 | 40 | 7 | 64 | 36.0% | 1,567 | 1,477 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 210 | 56 | 21 | 133 | 26.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 97 | 72 | 3 | 22 | 74.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 46 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 71 | 35 | 13 | 23 | 1,834 | 1,900 |
| 2025 | 147 | 58 | 13 | 76 | 1,780 | 1,730 |
| 2024 | 116 | 48 | 6 | 62 | 1,740 | 1,665 |
| 2023 | 39 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 1,524 | 1,434 |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 737 | 637 |
Where Thao Luong has played
Netherlands (46) · France (3) · Austria (2) · Belgium (2) · England (2) · Germany (2) · Czechia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thao Luong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thao Luong's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Luong usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Luong usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Luong usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Luong usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Thao Luong's chess games
All 32 games by Thao Luong in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Armin Cubuk | 1,903 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | Quinten Bonsen | 1,799 | Open Nederlandse Jeugdkampioenschappen 2026 | ABC | C18 |
| Apr 2026 | Anumitra Elangkumaran | 1,768 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U14 | C54 |
| Aug 2026 | Kyo Zantingh | 1,720 | Open Nederlandse Jeugdkampioenschappen 2026 | ABC | B38 |
| Apr 2026 | Siraz Oruc | 1,706 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U14 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nederlandse Jeugdkampioenschappen 2026 | ABC | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,820 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U14 | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 1,959 |
| ch-NED U14 Girls | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 864 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,860 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,393 |
| European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | G14 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,657 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,654 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thao Luong's chess games?
32 games by Thao Luong, from Oct 2023 to Nov 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 Thao Luong has played.
What does Thao Luong play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Thao Luong opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thao Luong answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Thao Luong play as White?
As White, Thao Luong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thao Luong play as Black?
As Black, Thao Luong most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Thao Luong's FIDE rating?
Thao Luong is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Thao Luong played?
Our database contains 32 games by Thao Luong, covering Oct 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thao Luong?
32 games by Thao Luong 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.