Prepare against Hoang Nam Nguyen
FM · VNM · World #11,789 classical · FIDE ID 12402133
Our database contains 836 games by Hoang Nam Nguyen, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hoang Nam Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hoang Nam 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 | 2,144 | 2,368 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,162 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,214 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 836 | 358 | 153 | 325 | 42.8% |
| As White | 416 | 187 | 81 | 148 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 420 | 171 | 72 | 177 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hoang Nam Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hoang Nam Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (416 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 287 | 69.0% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 62 | 14.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 24 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 10 | 2.4% | 65.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (57.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (53.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 74.8% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 5.7% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.1% | 80.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 3.1% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 58.8% | 47.1% |
| f5 | 38 | 21.5% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 20 | 11.3% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.0% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.0% | 35.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Hoang Nam Nguyen's chess games
All 836 games by Hoang Nam Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 358 wins, 153 draws, 325 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 69 | 37/7/25 | 53.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 30 | 9/7/14 | 30.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 58 | 24/3/31 | 41.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 41 | 22/6/13 | 53.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,645 | Speed Chess Q1 | B18 |
| Nov 2022 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,582 | Speed Chess Q1 | B80 |
| Nov 2006 | Thien Hai Dao | 2,549 | ch-VIE Masters | D44 |
| May 2024 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,542 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| May 2024 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 172 | 89 | 2,190 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 153 | 72 | 2,250 |
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 96 | 53.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-VIE w | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,836 |
| ch-VIE Open | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 2,334 |
| ch-VIE Masters | 2007 | 15 | 10 | 2,506 |
| Speed Chess Q1 | 2022 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,192 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Chuong Pham (14 games) · Anh Dung Nguyen (10 games) · Duc Hoa Nguyen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hoang Nam Nguyen's chess games?
836 games by Hoang Nam Nguyen, from Jul 2006 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 Nam Nguyen has played.
What does Hoang Nam Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 416 games with White in our database, Hoang Nam Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hoang Nam Nguyen answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Hoang Nam Nguyen play as White?
As White, Hoang Nam Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (69 games, 53.6% win rate); Scotch Game (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 416 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hoang Nam Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Hoang Nam Nguyen most often plays: Dutch Defense (58 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 53.7% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 420 games.
What is Hoang Nam Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Hoang Nam Nguyen is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Hoang Nam Nguyen played?
Our database contains 836 games by Hoang Nam Nguyen, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 358 wins, 153 draws, 325 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hoang Nam Nguyen?
836 games by Hoang Nam 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.