Prepare against Hoang Hiep Nguyen
VNM · World #48,323 classical · FIDE ID 12404624
When preparing against Hoang Hiep Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 705 games by Hoang Hiep Nguyen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hoang Hiep Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hoang Hiep 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 | 1,900 | 1,903 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,904 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 705 | 262 | 95 | 348 | 37.2% |
| As White | 343 | 147 | 46 | 150 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 362 | 115 | 49 | 198 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hoang Hiep Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hoang Hiep Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 289 | 84.3% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 38 | 11.1% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.6% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (40.2% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (33.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 142 | 86.6% | 37.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 57 | 41.6% | 34.2% |
| Nf6 | 55 | 40.1% | 41.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 10.9% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Hoang Hiep Nguyen's chess games
All 705 games by Hoang Hiep Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 262 wins, 95 draws, 348 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 102 | 52/9/41 | 51.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 43 | 15/7/21 | 34.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 20 | 5/2/13 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 87 | 24/9/54 | 27.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 55 | 15/5/35 | 27.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 55 | 20/3/32 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 8/1/16 | 32.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Vincent Keymer | 2,568 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Oct 2021 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,560 | Speed Chess Super Swiss | A04 |
| Aug 2021 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Aug 2021 | Daniel Eduardo Pulvett Marin | 2,487 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Jan 2022 | V Pranav | 2,486 | Titled Tue | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 457 | 188.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-VIE | 2023 | 21 | 7.5 | 1,968 |
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 20 | 10 | 2,015 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2020 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2018 | 15 | 8 | 1,854 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 15 | 7 | 2,318 |
| Speed Chess GP3 | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| Speed Chess GP4 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hoang Hiep Nguyen's chess games?
705 games by Hoang Hiep Nguyen, from May 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 Hoang Hiep Nguyen has played.
What does Hoang Hiep Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 343 games with White in our database, Hoang Hiep Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hoang Hiep Nguyen answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Hoang Hiep Nguyen play as White?
As White, Hoang Hiep Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (102 games, 51.0% win rate); Scotch Game (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 343 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hoang Hiep Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Hoang Hiep Nguyen most often plays: Dutch Defense (87 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (55 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 362 games.
What is Hoang Hiep Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Hoang Hiep Nguyen is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Hoang Hiep Nguyen played?
Our database contains 705 games by Hoang Hiep Nguyen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 95 draws, 348 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hoang Hiep Nguyen?
705 games by Hoang Hiep 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.