Prepare against Cong Minh Pham
CM · VNM · World #8,040 classical · FIDE ID 12411248
When preparing against Cong Minh Pham, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (41%).
Our database contains 85 games by Cong Minh Pham, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cong Minh Pham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cong Minh 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 | 2,205 | 2,210 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,088 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,200 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 36 | 22 | 27 | 42.4% |
| As White | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cong Minh Pham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cong Minh Pham's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 54.3% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 39.1% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
Cong Minh Pham's chess games
All 85 games by Cong Minh Pham in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Sep 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: 36 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | F Farid | 2,405 | Hanoi IM2 | D34 |
| Nov 2018 | Quoc Dung Tran | 2,376 | ch-VIE B | D78 |
| Jun 2022 | Vo Quoc Bao Tran | 2,300 | ch-VIE U17 | B11 |
| Jun 2022 | Quang Dung Pham | 2,299 | ch-VIE U17 | B07 |
| Jun 2022 | Quoc Hy Nguyen | 2,296 | ch-VIE U17 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2017 | 16 | 6 | 1,994 |
| ch-VIE U17 | 2022 | 14 | 9 | 2,395 |
| 15th ch-ASEAN U08 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,671 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,647 |
| Hanoi IM2 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,295 |
| 14th ch-ASEAN U08 | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,407 |
| ch-VIE B | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,120 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2018 | 6 | 5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cong Minh Pham's chess games?
85 games by Cong Minh Pham, from May 2017 to Sep 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 Cong Minh Pham has played.
What does Cong Minh Pham play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Cong Minh Pham opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cong Minh Pham answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Cong Minh Pham play as White?
As White, Cong Minh Pham's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cong Minh Pham play as Black?
As Black, Cong Minh Pham most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Cong Minh Pham's FIDE rating?
Cong Minh Pham is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Cong Minh Pham played?
Our database contains 85 games by Cong Minh Pham, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cong Minh Pham?
85 games by Cong Minh 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.