Ilan Schnaider vs Duc Minh Lai
IM Ilan Schnaider (2461) · Duc Minh Lai (2171)
Ilan Schnaider and Duc Minh Lai have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2025 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Schnaider leads 7 wins to 3, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 62 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Schnaider | Draws | Lai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schnaider with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lai with White | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Schnaider | Draws | Lai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Schnaider | Draws | Lai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | Duc Minh Lai | 0-1 | Center Game | 1st 3-0 Thu 22nd Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | Duc Minh Lai | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 1st 3-0 Thu 15th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Ilan Schnaider | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3rd 3-0 Thu 8th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Ilan Schnaider | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue 6th Oct 2026 |
| May 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Ilan Schnaider | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Ilan Schnaider | 0-1 | Torre Attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Ilan Schnaider | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Ilan Schnaider | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | Duc Minh Lai | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Ilan Schnaider | Duc Minh Lai | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Duc Minh Lai | Ilan Schnaider | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Duc Minh Lai | Ilan Schnaider | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ilan Schnaider and Duc Minh Lai?
In 12 recorded games, Ilan Schnaider has 7 wins, Duc Minh Lai has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Ilan Schnaider and Duc Minh Lai played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2025 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Ilan Schnaider and Duc Minh Lai play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.