Prepare against Anh Dung Nguyen
VNM · World #71,822 classical · FIDE ID 12427039
When preparing against Anh Dung Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 17.2% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,543 games by Anh Dung Nguyen, covering Dec 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anh Dung Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anh Dung Nguyen 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 | 1,815 | 1,827 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,856 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,543 | 616 | 690 | 237 | 39.9% |
| As White | 778 | 349 | 331 | 98 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 765 | 267 | 359 | 139 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anh Dung Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anh Dung Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (778 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 377 | 48.5% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 350 | 45.0% | 68.4% |
| c4 | 33 | 4.2% | 75.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 1.9% | 53.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues e4 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 68.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (67.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 173 | 51.6% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 108 | 32.2% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 33 | 9.9% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.1% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 210 | 67.7% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 89 | 28.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Anh Dung Nguyen's chess games
All 1,543 games by Anh Dung Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - Aug 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: 616 wins, 690 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 80 | 32/39/9 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 52 | 31/14/7 | 59.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 50 | 19/17/14 | 38.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 12/17/8 | 32.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 19/9/2 | 63.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 14/8/2 | 58.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 5/13/5 | 21.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 73 | 32/21/20 | 43.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 65 | 25/31/9 | 38.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 64 | 13/39/12 | 20.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 22/18/5 | 48.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 35 | 13/18/4 | 37.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 29 | 5/18/6 | 17.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 5/20/3 | 17.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 8/12/3 | 34.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 5/13/3 | 23.8% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Dec 2008 | Baadur Jobava | 2,664 | 1st Asia Clubs | E54 |
| 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 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2020 | 162 | 109 | 2,457 |
| chT-VIE | 2019 | 78 | 52 | 2,364 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2000 | 25 | 17 | 2,543 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2000 | 24 | 15 | 2,534 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2000 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,501 |
| Elekes Memorial GM | 2000 | 23 | 16.5 | 2,617 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2000 | 22 | 13 | 2,512 |
| ch-VIE U20 | 2022 | 21 | 9 | 2,113 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hoang Thong Tu (16 games) · Duc Hoa Nguyen (14 games) · Hoang Thai Tu (13 games) · Quang Liem Le (11 games) · The Anh Duong (10 games) · Hoang Nam Nguyen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anh Dung Nguyen's chess games?
1,543 games by Anh Dung Nguyen, from Dec 2020 to Aug 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 Anh Dung Nguyen has played.
What does Anh Dung Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 778 games with White in our database, Anh Dung Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anh Dung Nguyen answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Anh Dung Nguyen play as White?
As White, Anh Dung Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (80 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (52 games, 59.6% win rate); Indian Defense (50 games, 38.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 778 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anh Dung Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Anh Dung Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian (73 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (65 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (64 games, 20.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 765 games.
What is Anh Dung Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Anh Dung Nguyen is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (May 2025).
How many games has Anh Dung Nguyen played?
Our database contains 1,543 games by Anh Dung Nguyen, covering Dec 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 616 wins, 690 draws, 237 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anh Dung Nguyen?
1,543 games by Anh Dung Nguyen 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.