Prepare against Timothy Huy Minh Ha
New Zealand · World #83,446 classical · FIDE ID 12417246
When preparing against Timothy Huy Minh Ha, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (24% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%).
Our database contains 242 games by Timothy Huy Minh Ha, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Timothy Huy Minh Ha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy Huy Minh Ha 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 | 1,778 | 1,887 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,762 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,741 | 1,764 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 64 | 67 | 111 | 26.4% |
| As White | 119 | 36 | 35 | 48 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 123 | 28 | 32 | 63 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy Huy Minh Ha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy Huy Minh Ha's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 39.5% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 30 | 25.2% | 38.3% |
| c4 | 25 | 21.0% | 32.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Ha usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ha usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Ha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 38.3% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Ha usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ha usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ha usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 24.2% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 21.0% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 19.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.3% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 65.7% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 17.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Timothy Huy Minh Ha's chess games
All 242 games by Timothy Huy Minh Ha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Aug 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: 64 wins, 67 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Ryan Winter | 2,015 | ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | B12 |
| Jan 2023 | Euan McDougall | 1,995 | 130th ch-NZL Open A | D35 |
| Jun 2019 | J. Nigel Metge | 1,972 | 42nd Henderson Trusts Open | C06 |
| Apr 2019 | Toleafoa Edward Tanoi | 1,967 | ch-North Island | A36 |
| Jul 2016 | Stefan Wagner | 1,897 | Hamilton Waikato Open | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 24 | 13 | 1,767 |
| George Trundle Reserves | 2020 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,591 |
| Auckland Morrison Memorial | 2022 | 15 | 7 | 1,720 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,732 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,552 |
| 129th NZL-ch Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| Auckland Anniversary Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,778 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy Huy Minh Ha's chess games?
242 games by Timothy Huy Minh Ha, from Apr 2016 to Aug 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 Timothy Huy Minh Ha has played.
What does Timothy Huy Minh Ha play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Timothy Huy Minh Ha opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy Huy Minh Ha answers 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Timothy Huy Minh Ha play as White?
As White, Timothy Huy Minh Ha's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy Huy Minh Ha play as Black?
As Black, Timothy Huy Minh Ha most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Timothy Huy Minh Ha's FIDE rating?
Timothy Huy Minh Ha is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 1,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Timothy Huy Minh Ha played?
Our database contains 242 games by Timothy Huy Minh Ha, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 67 draws, 111 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy Huy Minh Ha?
242 games by Timothy Huy Minh Ha 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.