Prepare against The Anh Duong
IM · VNM · World #5,845 classical · FIDE ID 12401277
Our database contains 987 games by The Anh Duong, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find The Anh Duong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout The Anh Duong 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 | 2,251 | 2,445 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,326 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,335 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 987 | 410 | 367 | 210 | 41.5% |
| As White | 493 | 220 | 189 | 84 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 494 | 190 | 178 | 126 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of The Anh Duong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from The Anh Duong's side.
First moves as White (493 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 423 | 85.8% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 37 | 7.5% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 4.5% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.0% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Duong usually continues Bg5 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Duong usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Duong usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Duong usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Duong usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Duong usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 166 | 83.0% | 66.3% |
| e6 | 19 | 9.5% | 42.1% |
| b6 | 13 | 6.5% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 101 | 49.3% | 53.5% |
| e6 | 54 | 26.3% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 18.5% | 61.8% |
| f5 | 6 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 5 | 2.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
The Anh Duong's chess games
All 987 games by The Anh Duong in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 410 wins, 367 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 88 | 37/34/17 | 42.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 88 | 51/28/9 | 58.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 33 | 17/11/5 | 51.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A00 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 95 | 51/27/17 | 53.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 78 | 15/42/21 | 19.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 24 | 7/11/6 | 29.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,595 | 6th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open A | D48 |
| May 2009 | Zoltan Dr. Medvegy | 2,546 | 28th Zalakaros Open | B90 |
| Apr 2006 | Csaba Horvath | 2,545 | chT-HUN 0506 | D15 |
| Apr 2019 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 2,529 | 19th Bangkok Cha Am Open | D27 |
| Mar 2021 | Tuan Minh Tran | 2,522 | ch-VIE | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2022 | 225 | 132 | 2,284 |
| chT-VIE | 2020 | 126 | 81 | 2,305 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2009 | 22 | 9 | 2,361 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2009 | 19 | 10 | 2,449 |
| ch-VIE U20 | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 2,354 |
| Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 2,338 |
| ch-VIE Open | 2020 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-VIE U17 | 2003 | 16 | 11 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen (25 games) · Sang Cao (13 games) · Duc Hoa Nguyen (13 games) · Tuan Minh Tran (10 games) · Anh Dung Nguyen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find The Anh Duong's chess games?
987 games by The Anh Duong, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 The Anh Duong has played.
What does The Anh Duong play on the first move as White?
Across 493 games with White in our database, The Anh Duong opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, The Anh Duong answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does The Anh Duong play as White?
As White, The Anh Duong's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (88 games, 42.0% win rate); Slav Defense (88 games, 58.0% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 493 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does The Anh Duong play as Black?
As Black, The Anh Duong most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (95 games, 53.7% win rate); Slav Defense (78 games, 19.2% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 494 games.
What is The Anh Duong's FIDE rating?
The Anh Duong is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Jul 2008).
How many games has The Anh Duong played?
Our database contains 987 games by The Anh Duong, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 410 wins, 367 draws, 210 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against The Anh Duong?
987 games by The Anh Duong 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.