Prepare against Tuan Minh Le
GM · VNM · World #191 classical · FIDE ID 12401153
When preparing against Tuan Minh Le, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 52.2% over 69 games.
Our database contains 5,251 games by Tuan Minh Le, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tuan Minh Le's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tuan Minh Le 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 | 2,585 | 2,598 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,506 | 2,516 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,620 | 2,620 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,251 | 3,283 | 758 | 1,210 | 62.5% |
| As White | 2,672 | 1,732 | 400 | 540 | 64.8% |
| As Black | 2,579 | 1,551 | 358 | 670 | 60.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tuan Minh Le's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tuan Minh Le's side.
First moves as White (2,667 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 2,603 | 97.6% | 72.5% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 1.3% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 13 | 0.5% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 0.3% | 62.5% |
| d3 | 3 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 72.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (74.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (72.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (76.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Le usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Le usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Le usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 660 | 55.0% | 69.8% |
| e5 | 459 | 38.3% | 64.9% |
| d5 | 44 | 3.7% | 34.1% |
| e6 | 29 | 2.4% | 72.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 0.4% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (880 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 797 | 90.6% | 68.9% |
| Nf6 | 71 | 8.1% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 0.6% | 80.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Tuan Minh Le's chess games
All 5,251 games by Tuan Minh Le in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Sep 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: 3,283 wins, 758 draws, 1,210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 743 | 490/110/143 | 65.9% |
| D02 | London System | 734 | 485/96/153 | 66.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 287 | 203/28/56 | 70.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 173 | 121/27/25 | 69.9% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 82 | 46/24/12 | 56.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 71 | 43/10/18 | 60.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 69 | 46/10/13 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 59 | 36/7/16 | 61.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 50 | 27/11/12 | 54.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 49 | 28/9/12 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 570 | 351/76/143 | 61.6% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 476 | 311/47/118 | 65.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 139 | 86/24/29 | 61.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 131 | 82/14/35 | 62.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 97 | 60/18/19 | 61.9% |
| D02 | London System | 89 | 55/12/22 | 61.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 79 | 48/10/21 | 60.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 76 | 51/8/17 | 67.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 69 | 36/14/19 | 52.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 64 | 44/8/12 | 68.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,839 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Sep 2022 | Liren Ding | 2,808 | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO | B29 |
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Nov 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 3,321 | 2,460 | 2,640 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 183 | 122.5 | 2,572 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 128 | 93 | 2,642 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 68 | 39.5 | 2,609 |
| Bullet Chess Winners | 2024 | 50 | 24.5 | 2,707 |
| Bullet Chess Losers | 2024 | 47 | 24.5 | 2,671 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 41 | 25 | 2,606 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 40 | 20.5 | 2,561 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (69 games) · Magnus Carlsen (60 games) · David Paravyan (59 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (56 games) · Erigaisi Arjun (43 games) · Jeffery Xiong (39 games) · Alireza Firouzja (38 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (36 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tuan Minh Le's chess games?
5,251 games by Tuan Minh Le, from Jul 2008 to Sep 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 Tuan Minh Le has played.
What does Tuan Minh Le play on the first move as White?
Across 2,667 games with White in our database, Tuan Minh Le opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tuan Minh Le answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Tuan Minh Le play as White?
As White, Tuan Minh Le's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (743 games, 65.9% win rate); London System (734 games, 66.1% win rate); Torre Attack (287 games, 70.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,672 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tuan Minh Le play as Black?
As Black, Tuan Minh Le most often plays: Slav Defense (570 games, 61.6% win rate); Sicilian (476 games, 65.3% win rate); Réti Opening (139 games, 61.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,579 games.
What is Tuan Minh Le's FIDE rating?
Tuan Minh Le is currently rated 2,585 in classical chess, 2,506 in rapid and 2,620 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,598 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Tuan Minh Le played?
Our database contains 5,251 games by Tuan Minh Le, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 3,283 wins, 758 draws, 1,210 losses (62.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tuan Minh Le?
5,251 games by Tuan Minh Le 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.