Prepare against Bao Chau Nguyen
VNM · World #153,521 classical · FIDE ID 12425303
When preparing against Bao Chau Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Bao Chau Nguyen, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bao Chau Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bao Chau 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 | 1,585 | 1,658 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,652 | 1,689 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,751 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bao Chau Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bao Chau Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues cxd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Bao Chau Nguyen's chess games
All 33 games by Bao Chau Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - Jul 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Thi Thanh Phuong Pham | 2,245 | ch-VIE U11 Girls | B80 |
| Jan 2020 | Nguyen Ha Anh Pham | 2,244 | ch-VIE U11 Girls | C50 |
| Jul 2022 | Thanh Ngoc Han Nguyen | 2,139 | ch-VIE U13 Girls | C54 |
| Jun 2022 | Nhu Ngoc Nguyen | 2,139 | ch-VIE U13 Girls | D02 |
| Jun 2022 | Huong Thao Nhu Dang | 2,135 | ch-VIE U13 Girls | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE U13 Girls | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2,160 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,390 |
| ch-VIE U11 Girls | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,560 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bao Chau Nguyen's chess games?
33 games by Bao Chau Nguyen, from Jul 2019 to Jul 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 Bao Chau Nguyen has played.
What does Bao Chau Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Bao Chau Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bao Chau Nguyen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Bao Chau Nguyen play as White?
As White, Bao Chau Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bao Chau Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Bao Chau Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Bao Chau Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Bao Chau Nguyen is currently rated 1,585 in classical chess, 1,652 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,658 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Bao Chau Nguyen played?
Our database contains 33 games by Bao Chau Nguyen, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bao Chau Nguyen?
33 games by Bao Chau 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.