Prepare against Thi Ngoc Chi Bui
WCM · VNM · World #53,709 classical · FIDE ID 12418706
Our database contains 75 games by Thi Ngoc Chi Bui, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thi Ngoc Chi Bui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thi Ngoc Chi Bui 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 | 1,879 | 1,941 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 2,001 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 2,018 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 30 | 19 | 26 | 40.0% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thi Ngoc Chi Bui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thi Ngoc Chi Bui's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 94.6% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 48.6% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Bui usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Bui usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Bui usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Bui usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 94.4% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Thi Ngoc Chi Bui's chess games
All 75 games by Thi Ngoc Chi Bui in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 30 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Thi Kim Khanh Bui | 2,249 | ch-VIE U11 Girls | D05 |
| Jan 2020 | Thi Thanh Phuong Pham | 2,245 | ch-VIE U11 Girls | C02 |
| Jun 2022 | Viet Hang Nguyen | 2,153 | ch-VIE U13 Girls | D10 |
| Jun 2022 | Xuan Minh Hang Nguyen | 2,152 | ch-VIE U13 Girls | C02 |
| Jun 2022 | Hieu Linh Mai | 2,146 | ch-VIE U13 Girls | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE w | 2023 | 22 | 9 | 1,637 |
| ch-VIE U13 Girls | 2022 | 17 | 13 | 2,350 |
| 12th Hanoi w Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,841 |
| VIE Cup w | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,452 |
| ch-VIE U11 Girls | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,904 |
| chT-VIE w | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,008 |
| Hanoi Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,047 |
| ch-EASTERN ASIA U14 Girls 7th | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thi Ngoc Chi Bui's chess games?
75 games by Thi Ngoc Chi Bui, from Jul 2019 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 Thi Ngoc Chi Bui has played.
What does Thi Ngoc Chi Bui play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Thi Ngoc Chi Bui opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thi Ngoc Chi Bui answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Thi Ngoc Chi Bui play as White?
As White, Thi Ngoc Chi Bui's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thi Ngoc Chi Bui play as Black?
As Black, Thi Ngoc Chi Bui most often plays: Horwitz Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Thi Ngoc Chi Bui's FIDE rating?
Thi Ngoc Chi Bui is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Thi Ngoc Chi Bui played?
Our database contains 75 games by Thi Ngoc Chi Bui, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thi Ngoc Chi Bui?
75 games by Thi Ngoc Chi Bui 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.