Prepare against Duc Viet Nguyen
VNM · World #22,872 classical · FIDE ID 12402060
When preparing against Duc Viet Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 23.7% over 38 games.
Our database contains 239 games by Duc Viet Nguyen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Duc Viet Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duc Viet 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 | 2,034 | 2,128 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,128 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,167 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 90 | 76 | 73 | 37.7% |
| As White | 119 | 49 | 42 | 28 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 120 | 41 | 34 | 45 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duc Viet Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duc Viet Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 69.7% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 32 | 26.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 37.5% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 17 | 35.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 18.8% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 85.7% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
Duc Viet Nguyen's chess games
All 239 games by Duc Viet Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 90 wins, 76 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 38 | 9/12/17 | 23.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Thanh Liem Nguyen | 2,431 | VIE Cup | D36 |
| Mar 2013 | Yang Shen | 2,415 | 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | A46 |
| Mar 2013 | Andika Pitra | 2,328 | 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | D02 |
| Jul 2014 | Tuan Minh Tran | 2,320 | ch-VIE U20 | D17 |
| Jun 2016 | Thien Viet Nguyen | 2,290 | ch-VIE | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2022 | 51 | 28 | 2,119 |
| chT-VIE | 2022 | 48 | 24.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-VIE U20 | 2014 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,185 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2004 | 16 | 11 | – |
| ch-ASEAN U20 14th | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,253 |
| ch-ASEAN U20 13th | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,037 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2005 | 9 | 7 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duc Viet Nguyen's chess games?
239 games by Duc Viet Nguyen, from Sep 2010 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 Viet Nguyen has played.
What does Duc Viet Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Duc Viet Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duc Viet Nguyen answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Duc Viet Nguyen play as White?
As White, Duc Viet Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duc Viet Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Duc Viet Nguyen most often plays: Slav Defense (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Duc Viet Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Duc Viet Nguyen is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Duc Viet Nguyen played?
Our database contains 239 games by Duc Viet Nguyen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 76 draws, 73 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duc Viet Nguyen?
239 games by Duc Viet 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.