Prepare against Duc Sang Nguyen
VNM · World #56,617 classical · FIDE ID 12407747
Our database contains 163 games by Duc Sang Nguyen, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Duc Sang Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duc Sang 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 | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,846 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 68 | 34 | 61 | 41.7% |
| As White | 81 | 37 | 20 | 24 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 31 | 14 | 37 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duc Sang Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duc Sang Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 64.2% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 27 | 33.3% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 57.1% | 44.6% |
| c6 | 11 | 22.4% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Duc Sang Nguyen's chess games
All 163 games by Duc Sang Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 68 wins, 34 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Dang Thanh An Le | 2,277 | ch-VIE U20 | D30 |
| Jun 2022 | Hai Minh Pham | 2,264 | ch-VIE U20 | D43 |
| Jul 2022 | Thanh Tri Nguyen | 2,246 | ch-VIE U20 | A46 |
| Jul 2022 | Quoc An Huynh | 2,245 | ch-VIE U20 | B60 |
| Jul 2017 | Ba Khoi Vu | 2,015 | chT-VIE | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE U20 | 2022 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-Pinneberg | 2016 | 14 | 8 | 1,705 |
| Wch U08 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | – |
| 6th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| chT-VIE | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| 14th ch-ASEAN U08 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,456 |
| 13th ch-ASEAN U08 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,673 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duc Sang Nguyen's chess games?
163 games by Duc Sang Nguyen, from Sep 2012 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 Sang Nguyen has played.
What does Duc Sang Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Duc Sang Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duc Sang Nguyen answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Duc Sang Nguyen play as White?
As White, Duc Sang Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duc Sang Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Duc Sang Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Duc Sang Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Duc Sang Nguyen is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Duc Sang Nguyen played?
Our database contains 163 games by Duc Sang Nguyen, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 34 draws, 61 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duc Sang Nguyen?
163 games by Duc Sang 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.