Prepare against Bao Nghia Dong
FM · VNM · World #12,506 classical · FIDE ID 12400343
Our database contains 914 games by Bao Nghia Dong, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bao Nghia Dong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bao Nghia Dong 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 | 2,135 | 2,361 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,281 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,481 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 914 | 433 | 124 | 357 | 47.4% |
| As White | 462 | 235 | 67 | 160 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 452 | 198 | 57 | 197 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bao Nghia Dong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bao Nghia Dong's side.
First moves as White (462 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 397 | 85.9% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 40 | 8.7% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 3.2% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Dong usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Dong usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dong usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dong usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dong usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Dong usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 198 | 89.6% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 7.2% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 56.0% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 46 | 34.3% | 35.9% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Bao Nghia Dong's chess games
All 914 games by Bao Nghia Dong in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 433 wins, 124 draws, 357 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 77 | 34/13/30 | 44.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 48 | 25/6/17 | 52.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 35 | 15/9/11 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 30 | 17/2/11 | 56.7% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 30 | 17/1/12 | 56.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 16/4/8 | 57.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 15/1/2 | 83.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 75 | 34/8/33 | 45.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 48 | 28/4/16 | 58.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 13/8/13 | 38.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Shant Sargsyan | 2,666 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Jun 2020 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,618 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| May 2020 | Arik Braun | 2,609 | Titled Tue | A59 |
| Dec 2020 | Evgeny Postny | 2,605 | Titled Tue | A51 |
| Dec 2020 | Kirill Shevchenko | 2,599 | Titled Tue | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 482 | 252 | 2,332 |
| chT-VIE | 2015 | 50 | 25 | 2,275 |
| ch-VIE | 2016 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,224 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2021 | 18 | 12 | 2,315 |
| ch-VIE Masters | 2007 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,241 |
| UK Blitz Open Final | 2023 | 15 | 9 | 2,400 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 14 | 10 | 2,389 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bao Nghia Dong's chess games?
914 games by Bao Nghia Dong, from Jul 2008 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 Bao Nghia Dong has played.
What does Bao Nghia Dong play on the first move as White?
Across 462 games with White in our database, Bao Nghia Dong opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bao Nghia Dong answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Bao Nghia Dong play as White?
As White, Bao Nghia Dong's most-played openings in our database are: London System (77 games, 44.2% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 52.1% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 462 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bao Nghia Dong play as Black?
As Black, Bao Nghia Dong most often plays: French Defense (75 games, 45.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (48 games, 58.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 452 games.
What is Bao Nghia Dong's FIDE rating?
Bao Nghia Dong is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Bao Nghia Dong played?
Our database contains 914 games by Bao Nghia Dong, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 433 wins, 124 draws, 357 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bao Nghia Dong?
914 games by Bao Nghia Dong 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.