Prepare against The Duc Doan
VNM · World #40,308 classical · FIDE ID 12419214
When preparing against The Duc Doan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by The Duc Doan, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find The Duc Doan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout The Duc Doan 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 | 1,934 | 1,961 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,146 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,043 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 50.0% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of The Duc Doan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from The Duc Doan's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 78.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 78.9% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Doan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Doan usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Doan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
The Duc Doan's chess games
All 36 games by The Duc Doan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 3 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D73 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Nguyen Tuan Anh Pham | 2,379 | ch-VIE U13 | D64 |
| Jun 2022 | Anh Khoa Nguyen | 2,351 | ch-VIE U13 | E63 |
| Jun 2022 | Khanh Lam Nguyen | 2,348 | ch-VIE U13 | A89 |
| Jul 2022 | Nghia Gia An Nguyen | 2,331 | ch-VIE U13 | E17 |
| Jul 2022 | Tran Gia Thu Pham | 2,311 | ch-VIE U13 | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE U13 | 2022 | 16 | 11 | 2,492 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 | 2021 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,695 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| Hanoi Open | 2019 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-Asia U14 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find The Duc Doan's chess games?
36 games by The Duc Doan, from Jul 2017 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 Duc Doan has played.
What does The Duc Doan play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, The Duc Doan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, The Duc Doan answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does The Duc Doan play as White?
As White, The Duc Doan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does The Duc Doan play as Black?
As Black, The Duc Doan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is The Duc Doan's FIDE rating?
The Duc Doan is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Jul 2025).
How many games has The Duc Doan played?
Our database contains 36 games by The Duc Doan, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 3 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against The Duc Doan?
36 games by The Duc Doan 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.