Prepare against Dinh Trung Nguyen
VNM · World #21,628 classical · FIDE ID 12405825
When preparing against Dinh Trung Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Dinh Trung Nguyen, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dinh Trung Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dinh Trung 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 | 2,044 | 2,044 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,072 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,006 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 110 | 36 | 106 | 43.7% |
| As White | 127 | 61 | 16 | 50 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 125 | 49 | 20 | 56 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dinh Trung Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dinh Trung Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 51.2% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 37 | 29.1% | 47.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 13.4% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues e4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 82.4% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.8% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 82.2% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Dinh Trung Nguyen's chess games
All 252 games by Dinh Trung Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 110 wins, 36 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 9/0/13 | 40.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A00 |
| Apr 2026 | Igor Lysyj | 2,547 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexandr Triapishko | 2,459 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Dec 2025 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Feb 2026 | Jakub Fus | 2,423 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 121 | 57 | 2,218 |
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 23 | 11 | 2,061 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 1,965 |
| chT-VIE | 2019 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,980 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2,278 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-VIE U20 | 2020 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,046 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dinh Trung Nguyen's chess games?
252 games by Dinh Trung Nguyen, from Sep 2012 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 Dinh Trung Nguyen has played.
What does Dinh Trung Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Dinh Trung Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dinh Trung Nguyen answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Dinh Trung Nguyen play as White?
As White, Dinh Trung Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dinh Trung Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Dinh Trung Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Dinh Trung Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Dinh Trung Nguyen is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dinh Trung Nguyen played?
Our database contains 252 games by Dinh Trung Nguyen, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 36 draws, 106 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dinh Trung Nguyen?
252 games by Dinh Trung 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.