Prepare against Tuan Minh Tran
GM · VNM · World #1,483 classical · FIDE ID 12401820
Our database contains 1,526 games by Tuan Minh Tran, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tuan Minh Tran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tuan Minh Tran 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 | 2,412 | 2,558 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,305 | 2,515 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,379 | 2,617 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,526 | 716 | 450 | 360 | 46.9% |
| As White | 768 | 374 | 235 | 159 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 758 | 342 | 215 | 201 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tuan Minh Tran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tuan Minh Tran's side.
First moves as White (768 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 602 | 78.4% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 72 | 9.4% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 7.8% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 32 | 4.2% | 60.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Tran usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Tran usually continues c4 (63.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Tran usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nc3 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 192 | 54.4% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 102 | 28.9% | 56.9% |
| c6 | 21 | 5.9% | 59.5% |
| d6 | 18 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 259 | 85.8% | 60.4% |
| e6 | 31 | 10.3% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Tuan Minh Tran's chess games
All 1,526 games by Tuan Minh Tran in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 716 wins, 450 draws, 360 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 106 | 47/40/19 | 44.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 61 | 22/19/20 | 36.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 56 | 31/20/5 | 55.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 44 | 25/15/4 | 56.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 30 | 20/2/8 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 19/2/6 | 70.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 107 | 52/28/27 | 48.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 90 | 39/27/24 | 43.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 43 | 21/8/14 | 48.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 41 | 21/12/8 | 51.2% |
| A60 | Catalan | 41 | 18/14/9 | 43.9% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 34 | 12/11/11 | 35.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Yi Wei | 2,732 | 16th Asian Continental Open | D91 |
| Aug 2020 | Daniil Dubov | 2,699 | Titled Tue | A21 |
| Dec 2023 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,665 | Titled Tue Early | A75 |
| Jun 2019 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,665 | 18th Asian Continental Open | D31 |
| Aug 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,657 | Titled Tue | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 172 | 114 | 2,431 |
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 65 | 41 | 2,287 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 49 | 32 | 2,530 |
| Wch U12 | 2009 | 22 | 14 | 2,143 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,367 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 21 | 10 | 2,487 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2011 | 21 | 10 | 2,239 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2011 | 21 | 14 | 2,401 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Duc Hoa Nguyen (18 games) · Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen (16 games) · Chuong Pham (15 games) · Sang Cao (11 games) · Nhat Minh To (11 games) · The Anh Duong (10 games) · Xuan Dat Pham (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tuan Minh Tran's chess games?
1,526 games by Tuan Minh Tran, from Jan 2009 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 Tuan Minh Tran has played.
What does Tuan Minh Tran play on the first move as White?
Across 768 games with White in our database, Tuan Minh Tran opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tuan Minh Tran answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Tuan Minh Tran play as White?
As White, Tuan Minh Tran's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (106 games, 44.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (61 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (56 games, 55.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 768 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tuan Minh Tran play as Black?
As Black, Tuan Minh Tran most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (107 games, 48.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (90 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 48.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 758 games.
What is Tuan Minh Tran's FIDE rating?
Tuan Minh Tran is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,305 in rapid and 2,379 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,558 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Tuan Minh Tran played?
Our database contains 1,526 games by Tuan Minh Tran, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 716 wins, 450 draws, 360 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tuan Minh Tran?
1,526 games by Tuan Minh Tran 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.