Prepare against Hoang Duc Nguyen
VNM · World #20,295 classical · FIDE ID 12403865
When preparing against Hoang Duc Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 39.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 326 games by Hoang Duc Nguyen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hoang Duc Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hoang Duc 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 | 2,055 | 2,158 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 2,158 | Nov 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 2,158 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 142 | 72 | 112 | 43.6% |
| As White | 166 | 69 | 42 | 55 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 160 | 73 | 30 | 57 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hoang Duc Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hoang Duc Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 64.5% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 51 | 30.7% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 64.1% | 61.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 17.9% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 62.5% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 28.6% | 53.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Hoang Duc Nguyen's chess games
All 326 games by Hoang Duc Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 142 wins, 72 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A29 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 13/1/3 | 76.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Adam Kozak | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| May 2022 | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | 2,544 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Sep 2016 | Lukasz Jarmula | 2,466 | Wch U18 | E70 |
| Nov 2018 | Anh Khoi Nguyen | 2,463 | ch-VIE B | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 73 | 28.5 | 1,989 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 48 | 25 | 2,294 |
| chT-VIE | 2019 | 28 | 15 | 2,118 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2013 | 18 | 13 | 2,102 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 2,220 |
| Wch U18 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,086 |
| Wch U18 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-VIE U17 Girls | 2022 | 11 | 8 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hoang Duc Nguyen's chess games?
326 games by Hoang Duc Nguyen, from Sep 2011 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 Hoang Duc Nguyen has played.
What does Hoang Duc Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Hoang Duc Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hoang Duc Nguyen answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Hoang Duc Nguyen play as White?
As White, Hoang Duc Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hoang Duc Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Hoang Duc Nguyen most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 76.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Hoang Duc Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Hoang Duc Nguyen is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Hoang Duc Nguyen played?
Our database contains 326 games by Hoang Duc Nguyen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 72 draws, 112 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hoang Duc Nguyen?
326 games by Hoang Duc 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.