Prepare against Tran Ngoc Minh Duy
FM · VNM · World #4,396 classical · FIDE ID 12416207
When preparing against Tran Ngoc Minh Duy, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Tran Ngoc Minh Duy, covering Apr 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tran Ngoc Minh Duy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tran Ngoc Minh Duy 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 | 2,292 | 2,326 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,192 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,205 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 42.6% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tran Ngoc Minh Duy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tran Ngoc Minh Duy's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 64.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Duy usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Duy usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Duy usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Tran Ngoc Minh Duy's chess games
All 47 games by Tran Ngoc Minh Duy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 20 wins, 19 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Maxime Hauchamps | 2,419 | FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O17 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Naranbold Sodbilegt | 2,382 | 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B18 | D38 |
| Oct 2025 | Philipp Leon Klaska | 2,335 | World Youth Open U16 2025 | B10 |
| Nov 2024 | Ergali Suleimen | 2,333 | World Youth Open U16 2024 | B31 |
| Jun 2025 | Christian Gian Karlo Arca | 2,327 | 2nd Quang Ninh IM1 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,311 |
| 2nd Quang Ninh IM1 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,313 |
| 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B18 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O17 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,494 |
| Asian Youth U18 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,328 |
| World Youth Open U16 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,242 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | B18 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,393 |
| 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tran Ngoc Minh Duy's chess games?
47 games by Tran Ngoc Minh Duy, from Apr 2017 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 Tran Ngoc Minh Duy has played.
What does Tran Ngoc Minh Duy play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Tran Ngoc Minh Duy opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tran Ngoc Minh Duy answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tran Ngoc Minh Duy play as White?
As White, Tran Ngoc Minh Duy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tran Ngoc Minh Duy play as Black?
As Black, Tran Ngoc Minh Duy most often plays: Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Tran Ngoc Minh Duy's FIDE rating?
Tran Ngoc Minh Duy is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Tran Ngoc Minh Duy played?
Our database contains 47 games by Tran Ngoc Minh Duy, covering Apr 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 19 draws, 8 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tran Ngoc Minh Duy?
47 games by Tran Ngoc Minh Duy 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.