Prepare against Thet Naung
FM · MMR · World #5,434 classical · FIDE ID 13004093
When preparing against Thet Naung, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 37 games by Thet Naung, covering Jan 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Thet Naung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thet Naung 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 | 2,263 | 2,350 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,320 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,320 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 35.1% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2025): 469 rated games against 210 different opponents, across 49 events in 2 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 | 419 | 238 | 114 | 67 | 56.8% | 2,121 | 2,270 | 29 |
| Rapid | 41 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 68.3% | 2,073 | 2,211 | 12 |
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 66.7% | 2,169 | 2,319 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 56 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 12.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 357 | 220 | 92 | 45 | 61.6% |
Wins over titled players: 7 vs IM · 21 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 49 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2,038 | 2,248 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2,012 | 2,234 |
| 2023 | 36 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 2,057 | 2,257 |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2,063 | 2,113 |
| 2020 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2,215 | 2,315 |
| 2019 | 94 | 52 | 22 | 20 | 2,127 | 2,258 |
| 2018 | 94 | 58 | 25 | 11 | 2,113 | 2,309 |
| 2017 | 80 | 44 | 18 | 18 | 2,140 | 2,254 |
| 2016 | 51 | 26 | 19 | 6 | 2,142 | 2,272 |
| 2015 | 38 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 2,088 | 2,231 |
| 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2,166 | 2,255 |
Where Thet Naung has played
Myanmar (Burma) (48) · Thailand (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thet Naung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thet Naung's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Naung usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Naung usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Naung usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Naung usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Naung usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Naung usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Thet Naung's chess games
All 37 games by Thet Naung in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Luka Paichadze | 2,520 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Aug 2025 | Advaitt Srikant Koduri | 2,281 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Nov 2014 | Daniel Korth | 2,239 | Yangon Zaw Win Lay Memorial | E01 |
| Jun 2016 | Win Aung Saw | 2,184 | ch-MYA 42nd | A84 |
| Jun 2016 | Min Hlaing Than | 2,115 | ch-MYA 42nd | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 21 | 4 | 1,945 |
| ch-MYA 42nd | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,216 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| Yangon Zaw Win Lay Memorial | 2014 | 3 | 3 | 2,371 |
| Pattaya Thailand Open 2nd | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2,013 |
| Yangon Open | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,237 |
Interactive opening tree from all 37 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thet Naung's chess games?
37 games by Thet Naung, from Jan 2015 to Oct 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 Thet Naung has played.
What does Thet Naung play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Thet Naung opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thet Naung answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Thet Naung play as White?
As White, Thet Naung's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thet Naung play as Black?
As Black, Thet Naung most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Thet Naung's FIDE rating?
Thet Naung is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Thet Naung played?
Our database contains 37 games by Thet Naung, covering Jan 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thet Naung?
37 games by Thet Naung 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.