Prepare against Tran Manh Tien
FM · VNM · World #7,424 classical · FIDE ID 12401897
Our database contains 57 games by Tran Manh Tien, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tran Manh Tien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tran Manh Tien 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 | 2,216 | 2,311 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,265 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,265 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 26 | 5 | 26 | 45.6% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 86.7% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Tien usually continues Bf4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Tien usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Tien usually continues h4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Tien usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Tien usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Tien usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| h6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Tran Manh Tien's chess games
All 57 games by Tran Manh Tien in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 26 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
| Feb 2025 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Feb 2025 | Je Slaby | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | B02 |
| Apr 2025 | Vivaan Vishal Shah | 2,410 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Apr 2025 | Artin Ashraf | 2,407 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 57 | 28.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tran Manh Tien's chess games?
57 games by Tran Manh Tien, from Oct 2005 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 Tran Manh Tien has played.
What does Tran Manh Tien play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Tran Manh Tien opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.h3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tran Manh Tien answers 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...h6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Tran Manh Tien play as White?
As White, Tran Manh Tien's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tran Manh Tien play as Black?
As Black, Tran Manh Tien most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Tran Manh Tien's FIDE rating?
Tran Manh Tien is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Tran Manh Tien played?
Our database contains 57 games by Tran Manh Tien, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tran Manh Tien?
57 games by Tran Manh Tien 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.