Sang Cao vs Tuan Minh Tran
GM Sang Cao (2327) · GM Tuan Minh Tran (2412)
Sang Cao and Tuan Minh Tran have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2012 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Cao leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Cao | Draws | Tran |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cao with White | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tran with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Cao | Draws | Tran |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Cao | Draws | Tran |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Tuan Minh Tran | Sang Cao | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Hanoi GM 11 |
| Apr 2022 | Sang Cao | Tuan Minh Tran | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | chT-VIE |
| Nov 2020 | Sang Cao | Tuan Minh Tran | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-VIE Open |
| Oct 2020 | Tuan Minh Tran | Sang Cao | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-VIE |
| Apr 2018 | Sang Cao | Tuan Minh Tran | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-VIE |
| Apr 2017 | Tuan Minh Tran | Sang Cao | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | ch-VIE |
| Mar 2014 | Tuan Minh Tran | Sang Cao | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-VIE |
| Apr 2013 | Sang Cao | Tuan Minh Tran | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-VIE |
| Mar 2013 | Sang Cao | Tuan Minh Tran | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open |
| Jan 2013 | Sang Cao | Tuan Minh Tran | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Asia zt 3.3 |
| Nov 2012 | Tuan Minh Tran | Sang Cao | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-VIE |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sang Cao and Tuan Minh Tran?
In 11 recorded games, Sang Cao has 1 wins, Tuan Minh Tran has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Sang Cao and Tuan Minh Tran played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2012 to Nov 2023.
What openings do Sang Cao and Tuan Minh Tran play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.