Prepare against Duc Hai Nam Lam
VNM · World #37,673 classical · FIDE ID 12416169
When preparing against Duc Hai Nam Lam, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 81 games by Duc Hai Nam Lam, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Duc Hai Nam Lam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duc Hai Nam Lam 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 | 1,946 | 2,024 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,005 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,012 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 27 | 22 | 32 | 33.3% |
| As White | 40 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duc Hai Nam Lam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duc Hai Nam Lam's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 82.5% | 39.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 39.4% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Lam usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Lam usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Lam usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lam usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Lam usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Lam usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Duc Hai Nam Lam's chess games
All 81 games by Duc Hai Nam Lam 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: 27 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Le Minh Bao Hoang | 2,375 | ch-VIE U13 | A67 |
| Jun 2022 | Nguyen Thai Bao Phan | 2,374 | ch-VIE U13 | B85 |
| Jun 2022 | Luong Duc Nguyen | 2,366 | ch-VIE U13 | B90 |
| Apr 2023 | Van Thanh Nguyen | 2,362 | chT-VIE | B95 |
| Jun 2022 | Nguyen Hoang Lam Tran | 2,346 | ch-VIE U13 | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,983 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2022 | 16 | 9 | 2,393 |
| 12th Hanoi Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,825 |
| ch-VIE Open | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 2,124 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,505 |
| ch-VIE | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,792 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,895 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duc Hai Nam Lam's chess games?
81 games by Duc Hai Nam Lam, 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 Duc Hai Nam Lam has played.
What does Duc Hai Nam Lam play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Duc Hai Nam Lam opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duc Hai Nam Lam answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Duc Hai Nam Lam play as White?
As White, Duc Hai Nam Lam's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duc Hai Nam Lam play as Black?
As Black, Duc Hai Nam Lam most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Duc Hai Nam Lam's FIDE rating?
Duc Hai Nam Lam is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (May 2025).
How many games has Duc Hai Nam Lam played?
Our database contains 81 games by Duc Hai Nam Lam, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duc Hai Nam Lam?
81 games by Duc Hai Nam Lam 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.