Prepare against Tran Vo Quoc Bao
VNM · World #8,696 classical · FIDE ID 12425184
When preparing against Tran Vo Quoc Bao, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 34.1% over 44 games.
Our database contains 581 games by Tran Vo Quoc Bao, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tran Vo Quoc Bao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tran Vo Quoc Bao 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 | 2,192 | 2,192 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,115 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,178 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 581 | 297 | 37 | 247 | 51.1% |
| As White | 295 | 164 | 19 | 112 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 286 | 133 | 18 | 135 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tran Vo Quoc Bao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tran Vo Quoc Bao's side.
First moves as White (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 291 | 98.6% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bao usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bao usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bao usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Bao usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bao usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 82.1% | 51.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 14.6% | 30.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 76 | 71.7% | 53.9% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 26.4% | 53.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Tran Vo Quoc Bao's chess games
All 581 games by Tran Vo Quoc Bao in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 297 wins, 37 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 56 | 30/4/22 | 53.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 40 | 19/5/16 | 47.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 24/1/10 | 68.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 11/0/8 | 57.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 51 | 18/7/26 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 15/1/28 | 34.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 15/1/10 | 57.7% |
| D00 | London System | 25 | 16/0/9 | 64.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,703 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B33 |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | 2,673 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B90 |
| May 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| May 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,625 | Titled Tue Late | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 364 | 199.5 | 2,341 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 104 | 56 | 2,327 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 60 | 33 | 2,371 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,349 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,457 |
| World Amateur U2300 | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,261 |
| 2nd Bangkok Summer International Chess Open | Duo Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,515 |
| 22nd BCC Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tran Vo Quoc Bao's chess games?
581 games by Tran Vo Quoc Bao, from Jul 2019 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 Tran Vo Quoc Bao has played.
What does Tran Vo Quoc Bao play on the first move as White?
Across 295 games with White in our database, Tran Vo Quoc Bao opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tran Vo Quoc Bao answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Tran Vo Quoc Bao play as White?
As White, Tran Vo Quoc Bao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 53.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 68.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tran Vo Quoc Bao play as Black?
As Black, Tran Vo Quoc Bao most often plays: Slav Defense (51 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 57.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 286 games.
What is Tran Vo Quoc Bao's FIDE rating?
Tran Vo Quoc Bao is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tran Vo Quoc Bao played?
Our database contains 581 games by Tran Vo Quoc Bao, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 297 wins, 37 draws, 247 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tran Vo Quoc Bao?
581 games by Tran Vo Quoc Bao 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.