Prepare against Chuong Pham
IM · VNM · World #6,837 classical · FIDE ID 12401218
When preparing against Chuong Pham, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 30.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 621 games by Chuong Pham, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chuong Pham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chuong Pham 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 | 2,228 | 2,398 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,393 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,341 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 621 | 303 | 169 | 149 | 48.8% |
| As White | 313 | 164 | 87 | 62 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 308 | 139 | 82 | 87 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chuong Pham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chuong Pham's side.
First moves as White (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 245 | 78.3% | 66.5% |
| e4 | 65 | 20.8% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 66.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (68.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Pham usually continues e4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pham usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 99.1% | 61.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 133 | 90.5% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 8.8% | 69.2% |
Chuong Pham's chess games
All 621 games by Chuong Pham in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 303 wins, 169 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 60 | 23/30/7 | 38.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 48 | 27/13/8 | 56.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/8/10 | 37.9% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 14/4/1 | 73.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 56 | 28/10/18 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 35 | 14/10/11 | 40.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 30 | 9/12/9 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 13/4/1 | 72.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Stanislav Bogdanovich | 2,560 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | D35 |
| Mar 2011 | Sang Cao | 2,557 | ch-VIE | B53 |
| Mar 2017 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,533 | 7th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | B07 |
| Jun 2003 | Anh Dung Nguyen | 2,530 | Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.2a | C47 |
| Mar 2019 | Susanto Megaranto | 2,526 | 9th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 180 | 109.5 | 2,335 |
| chT-VIE | 2022 | 104 | 67.5 | 2,353 |
| Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 2,220 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2002 | 18 | 14 | 2,316 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2004 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,264 |
| VIE Cup | 2021 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,243 |
| 11th Asian Continental Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,296 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Duc Hoa Nguyen (23 games) · Tuan Minh Tran (15 games) · Hoang Nam Nguyen (14 games) · Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chuong Pham's chess games?
621 games by Chuong Pham, from Apr 2003 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 Chuong Pham has played.
What does Chuong Pham play on the first move as White?
Across 313 games with White in our database, Chuong Pham opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chuong Pham answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Chuong Pham play as White?
As White, Chuong Pham's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (60 games, 38.3% win rate); Catalan (48 games, 56.3% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 313 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chuong Pham play as Black?
As Black, Chuong Pham most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (56 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 308 games.
What is Chuong Pham's FIDE rating?
Chuong Pham is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Chuong Pham played?
Our database contains 621 games by Chuong Pham, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 303 wins, 169 draws, 149 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chuong Pham?
621 games by Chuong Pham 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.