Prepare against Nguyen Anh Dung
GM · VNM · World #2,194 classical · FIDE ID 12400025
When preparing against Nguyen Anh Dung, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,281 games by Nguyen Anh Dung, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nguyen Anh Dung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nguyen Anh Dung before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,374 | 2,567 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,387 | 2,476 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,455 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,281 | 509 | 600 | 172 | 39.7% |
| As White | 650 | 292 | 291 | 67 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 631 | 217 | 309 | 105 | 34.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 815 rated games against 432 different opponents, across 88 events in 15 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 702 | 229 | 386 | 87 | 32.6% | 2,386 | 2,463 | 44 |
| Rapid | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 52.9% | 2,005 | 2,135 | 10 |
| Blitz | 79 | 42 | 8 | 29 | 53.2% | 2,027 | 2,093 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 186 | 23 | 122 | 41 | 12.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 607 | 253 | 273 | 81 | 41.7% |
Wins over titled players: 43 vs GM · 87 vs IM · 54 vs FM · 18 vs CM · 18 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 79 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,208 | 2,208 |
| 2025 | 66 | 23 | 26 | 17 | 2,111 | 2,147 |
| 2024 | 59 | 18 | 28 | 13 | 2,205 | 2,239 |
| 2023 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 2,197 | 2,241 |
| 2022 | 34 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2,186 | 2,257 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,499 | 2,499 |
| 2019 | 23 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 2,413 | 2,518 |
| 2018 | 29 | 4 | 19 | 6 | 2,414 | 2,386 |
| 2017 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2,467 | 2,555 |
| 2016 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2,421 | 2,532 |
| 2015 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2,430 | 2,530 |
| 2014 | 27 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 2,316 | 2,435 |
| 2013 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2,311 | 2,471 |
| 2012 | 58 | 17 | 33 | 8 | 2,400 | 2,462 |
| 2011 | 90 | 31 | 50 | 9 | 2,328 | 2,422 |
| 2010 | 64 | 23 | 34 | 7 | 2,423 | 2,523 |
| 2009 | 71 | 23 | 38 | 10 | 2,329 | 2,398 |
| 2008 | 101 | 40 | 51 | 10 | 2,394 | 2,507 |
| 2007 | 87 | 34 | 45 | 8 | 2,411 | 2,517 |
| 2006 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2,437 | 2,484 |
Where Nguyen Anh Dung has played
Vietnam (40) · Malaysia (10) · Philippines (10) · Singapore (7) · Brunei (4) · Indonesia (4) · India (4) · Russia (2) · Bangladesh (1) · MAC (1) · Myanmar (Burma) (1) · Qatar (1) · Thailand (1) · United Arab Emirates (1) · United States (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nguyen Anh Dung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nguyen Anh Dung's side.
First moves as White (650 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 338 | 52.0% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 270 | 41.5% | 70.7% |
| c4 | 30 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 1.8% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Dung usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Dung usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Dung usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Dung usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dung usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Dung usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 137 | 50.2% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 102 | 37.4% | 53.4% |
| c6 | 28 | 10.3% | 58.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 180 | 69.2% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 78 | 30.0% | 50.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Nguyen Anh Dung's chess games
All 1,281 games by Nguyen Anh Dung in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 509 wins, 600 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 79 | 31/41/7 | 39.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 47 | 16/20/11 | 34.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 42 | 25/11/6 | 59.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 10/14/3 | 37.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 14/8/1 | 60.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 4/13/4 | 19.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 12/7/1 | 60.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 59 | 12/35/12 | 20.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 56 | 21/28/7 | 37.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 50 | 24/14/12 | 48.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 19/16/5 | 47.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 28 | 11/15/2 | 39.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 27 | 5/16/6 | 18.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 4/17/3 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 2/14/3 | 10.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 7/9/1 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,660 | Olympiad-39 | C54 |
| Apr 2003 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,658 | ch-Commonwealth | A48 |
| Jul 2002 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,643 | 8th Tan Chin Nam Cup | E42 |
| Nov 2001 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,634 | FIDE-Wch k.o. | D26 |
| Oct 2004 | Luke J McShane | 2,629 | Olympiad-36 | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2012 | 124 | 87.5 | 2,541 |
| chT-VIE | 2013 | 47 | 35 | 2,504 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2000 | 25 | 17 | 2,543 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2000 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,501 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2000 | 24 | 15 | 2,534 |
| Elekes Memorial GM | 2000 | 23 | 16.5 | 2,617 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2000 | 22 | 13 | 2,512 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 1999 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nguyen Anh Dung's chess games?
1,281 games by Nguyen Anh Dung, from Apr 2003 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Nguyen Anh Dung has played.
What does Nguyen Anh Dung play on the first move as White?
Across 650 games with White in our database, Nguyen Anh Dung opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nguyen Anh Dung answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games).
What openings does Nguyen Anh Dung play as White?
As White, Nguyen Anh Dung's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (79 games, 39.2% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 34.0% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 59.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 650 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nguyen Anh Dung play as Black?
As Black, Nguyen Anh Dung most often plays: Slav Defense (59 games, 20.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (56 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (50 games, 48.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 631 games.
What is Nguyen Anh Dung's FIDE rating?
Nguyen Anh Dung is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,387 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,567 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Nguyen Anh Dung played?
Our database contains 1,281 games by Nguyen Anh Dung, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 509 wins, 600 draws, 172 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nguyen Anh Dung?
1,281 games by Nguyen Anh Dung reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.