Prepare against Van Duy Ta
Czechia · World #31,590 classical · FIDE ID 339377
Our database contains 154 games by Van Duy Ta, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Van Duy Ta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Van Duy Ta 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 | 1,976 | 2,096 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,006 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 1,983 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 47 | 43 | 64 | 30.5% |
| As White | 76 | 22 | 23 | 31 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 78 | 25 | 20 | 33 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Van Duy Ta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Van Duy Ta's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 94.7% | 42.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Ta usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ta usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ta usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ta usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 88.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 87.5% | 52.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
Van Duy Ta's chess games
All 154 games by Van Duy Ta in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 47 wins, 43 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Vladimir Vltavsky | 2,185 | chT2B-CZE 1617 | D78 |
| Jan 2016 | Vaclav Vales | 2,180 | chT2B-CZE 1516 | B51 |
| Oct 2011 | Stepan Seidl | 2,144 | chTW-CZE U20 1112 | B31 |
| Dec 2015 | Daniel Hadzala | 2,075 | chT2B-CZE 1516 | C06 |
| Mar 2012 | Michael Kubik | 2,030 | ch-CZE U16 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 2010 | 27 | 12 | 1,691 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,851 |
| 7th Teplice Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,053 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,970 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,954 |
| 6th Teplice Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,094 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Van Duy Ta's chess games?
154 games by Van Duy Ta, from Jul 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 Van Duy Ta has played.
What does Van Duy Ta play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Van Duy Ta opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Van Duy Ta answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Van Duy Ta play as White?
As White, Van Duy Ta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Van Duy Ta play as Black?
As Black, Van Duy Ta most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Van Duy Ta's FIDE rating?
Van Duy Ta is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Van Duy Ta played?
Our database contains 154 games by Van Duy Ta, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 43 draws, 64 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Van Duy Ta?
154 games by Van Duy Ta 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.