Benedict Smail vs Hoang Minh Tho Do
Benedict Smail (2078) · WFM Hoang Minh Tho Do (1968)
Benedict Smail and Hoang Minh Tho Do have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2026 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Smail leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smail | Draws | Do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smail with White | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Do with White | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smail | Draws | Do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smail | Draws | Do |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hoang Minh Tho Do | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Hoang Minh Tho Do | Benedict Smail | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Hoang Minh Tho Do | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Hoang Minh Tho Do | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Hoang Minh Tho Do | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Hoang Minh Tho Do | Benedict Smail | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Hoang Minh Tho Do | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Hoang Minh Tho Do | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Benedict Smail | Hoang Minh Tho Do | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Hoang Minh Tho Do | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
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What is the head-to-head score between Benedict Smail and Hoang Minh Tho Do?
In 10 recorded games, Benedict Smail has 2 wins, Hoang Minh Tho Do has 7 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Benedict Smail and Hoang Minh Tho Do played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2026 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Benedict Smail and Hoang Minh Tho Do play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (6 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.