Duc Hoa Nguyen vs Thanh Tu Tran
GM Duc Hoa Nguyen (2375) · IM Thanh Tu Tran (2399)
Duc Hoa Nguyen and Thanh Tu Tran have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2004 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Nguyen leads 5 wins to 1, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nguyen | Draws | Tran |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nguyen with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Tran with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nguyen | Draws | Tran |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nguyen | Draws | Tran |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | Thanh Tu Tran | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess Hub MCF 1st GM IM |
| May 2019 | Minh Thang Tran | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-VIE |
| Jun 2018 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | Thanh Tu Tran | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense | VIE Cup |
| Apr 2015 | Thanh Tu Tran | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-VIE |
| Mar 2014 | Van Huy Nguyen | Thanh Tu Tran | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-VIE |
| Aug 2007 | Thanh Tu Tran | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 0-1 | Italian Game | chT-VIE |
| Apr 2006 | Thanh Tu Tran | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 0-1 | Vienna Game | ch-VIE |
| Jan 2005 | Thanh Tu Tran | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | ch-ASEAN U16 |
| Aug 2004 | Thanh Tu Tran | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 6th Phu Dong Festival U15 |
| Jun 2004 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | Thanh Tu Tran | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | ch-VIE U15 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Duc Hoa Nguyen and Thanh Tu Tran?
In 10 recorded games, Duc Hoa Nguyen has 5 wins, Thanh Tu Tran has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Duc Hoa Nguyen and Thanh Tu Tran played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2004 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Duc Hoa Nguyen and Thanh Tu Tran play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Nimzowitsch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.