Dao Minh Nhat (mnd2203) - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Dao Minh Nhat, better known in chess circles as mnd2203, a formidable International Master who deftly maneuvers the 64 squares with a blend of calculated strategy and unrelenting tenacity. Whether blitzing or bulleting, Dao Minh Nhat proves repeatedly that they are not just another pretty face in the chess universe.
Rating & Achievements
Holding the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE, Dao Minh Nhat has attained peak ratings of 2779 in Blitz, 2631 in Bullet, 2335 in Rapid, and an ever-so-modest 1837 in Daily chess. Clearly, speed is Dao’s friend, with their Blitz and Bullet performances soaring above the crowd.
Playing Style & Stats
Armed with impressive tactical awareness, Dao Minh Nhat’s comeback rate from losing positions is an astonishing 85%. Fans might say losing a piece against Dao is basically the prologue to a comeback story—cue inspiring music. Their endgames are a ballet of finesse too, with an endgame frequency over 81%, proving that minnows beware when the dust settles.
Dao prefers long, challenging battles, averaging about 80 moves per win and isn’t afraid to grind down opponents until resignation or timeout. Let’s just say if chess was a marathon, Dao is still running while others have taken an Uber.
Favorite Openings (or Classified Secrets)
Their secret weapon is aptly named "Top Secret"—a mysterious opening used in hundreds of games with a win rate of over 62% in Bullet and 60% in Blitz. If you want to know the key to victory, well… you’ll have to ask Dao directly, but beware, it might be guarded like crown jewels.
When not delving into the "Top Secret," Dao has shown prowess with classic lines such as the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense and Queens Gambit Declined. Their versatility keeps opponents guessing and losing sleep.
Recent Battles
A recent highlight was the elegant victory over "Schlechtman" on June 3, 2025, where Dao, playing black, showcased tenacity and sharp endgame skills—winning by resignation after a grueling 78-move duel in a Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense, Bayreuth Variation. If there were Oscars for chess endurance, Dao would be walking the red carpet.
Of course, the pride of an IM isn’t without occasional hiccups. A recent loss came on the same day against "A-L_F-X", losing on time after an intense Modern Defense. Even IMs have bad days... or maybe they just needed a coffee break.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Dao’s best time to play? The bewitching hour at 23:00—apparently, the brain powers up best when most are dreaming.
- Perfect day to challenge Dao: Sunday, with an impressive 71.4% win rate.
- Known for never giving up, Dao sports a zero rate of early resignation. It’s like their chess mantra is, “Why quit when you can resist?”
- Long winning spree? A cool 13 games in a row. Losing streak? A painful but short 7 games max—talk about emotional rollercoasters!
In a nutshell, Dao Minh Nhat is a chess force that blends speed, strategy, resilience, and a pinch of mystery to dazzle and dominate. Whether you encounter them online or at a tournament, prepare for an epic clash full of surprises and secret weapons. And remember, the “Top Secret” opening remains just that—secret.
Feedback for Dao Minh Nhat
First of all, congratulations on your recent victories! Your games demonstrate solid opening knowledge and good understanding of positional play, especially in Ruy Lopez and various d4 openings.
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: You are well-versed in classical openings like the Ruy Lopez and various d4 openings, consistently developing pieces actively and castling early.
- Positional Understanding: You maintain good control over the center and coordinate your pieces well, often trading into favorable endgames.
- Endgame Technique: Your recent wins show patience and ability to convert small advantages in complex endgames.
Areas to Improve
- Time Management: Several games ended with rapid time depletion or time losses, especially in longer formats. Work on pacing your moves more evenly to avoid time trouble that can hinder your calculation in critical positions.
- Tactical Awareness: Although your positional play is strong, there are moments in losses where tactical vigilance can be improved, especially avoiding dropping material or missing critical captures against stronger opposition.
- Opening Variations: While your repertoire is solid, expanding your variety or deepening your theory in less common lines (e.g., Modern Defense structures) may prevent opponents from preparing comfortably against your main weapons.
Specific Suggestions
- Review the final phases of your latest loss against A-L_F-X: The transition from the middle game to the endgame allowed your opponent counterplay. Stronger defense and better piece coordination during that phase would help.
- Practice tactical exercises daily to sharpen pattern recognition, focusing on forks, pins, and discovered attacks.
- Try to keep your clock balanced during games — consider using slower time controls or guided training games to build confidence and reduce time pressure errors.
- Analyze your wins deeply too, to reinforce good decision-making and understand which plans worked well in winning positions.
Keep up the hard work, and maintain a good balance between studying strategy, tactics, and practical time usage. Your progress is clearly visible, and with continued practice, you will reach higher 2779 (2023-12-16) and 2335 (2025-05-20) milestones.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bharathravikumar | 6W / 0L / 0D | |
| freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee | 4W / 2L / 0D | |
| Kr V B | 3W / 2L / 0D | |
| ntphuc1122 | 5W / 0L / 0D | |
| Tran Khanh Phuong Vo, 11 years old | 2W / 2L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2531 | 2677 | 2337 | 1670 |
| 2024 | 2559 | 2687 | 2328 | |
| 2023 | 2523 | 2700 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37W / 16L / 3D | 31W / 20L / 3D | 78.1 |
| 2024 | 25W / 15L / 3D | 26W / 12L / 4D | 80.8 |
| 2023 | 91W / 39L / 5D | 85W / 49L / 5D | 79.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 33 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 69.7% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 24 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 54.2% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 19 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 68.4% |
| Australian Defense | 19 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 79.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 15 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 73.3% |
| Amazon Attack | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 76.9% |
| East Indian Defense | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Döry Defense | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Neo-Gruenfeld, 6.O-O c6 7.b3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gruenfeld: 5.e3 O-O | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Budapest: 3.d5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 2 |