Le Thao Nguyen Pham vs Duc Minh Lai
IM Le Thao Nguyen Pham (2342) · Duc Minh Lai (2171)
Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Duc Minh Lai have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2026 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Pham leads 5 wins to 5, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Horwitz Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pham | Draws | Lai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pham with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Lai with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pham | Draws | Lai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pham | Draws | Lai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Duc Minh Lai | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 |
| May 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3rd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 |
| May 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Duc Minh Lai | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 |
| May 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Duc Minh Lai | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Duc Minh Lai | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Duc Minh Lai | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Duc Minh Lai | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Duc Minh Lai?
In 10 recorded games, Le Thao Nguyen Pham has 5 wins, Duc Minh Lai has 5 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Duc Minh Lai played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2026 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Duc Minh Lai play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Horwitz Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.