Prepare against Hong Minh Pham
WFM · VNM · World #68,093 classical · FIDE ID 12400211
When preparing against Hong Minh Pham, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 108 games by Hong Minh Pham, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hong Minh Pham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hong Minh Pham 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 | 1,828 | 1,898 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,886 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,897 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 47 | 18 | 43 | 43.5% |
| As White | 56 | 24 | 8 | 24 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 52 | 23 | 10 | 19 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hong Minh Pham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hong Minh Pham's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 51.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 21 | 37.5% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.9% | 60.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pham usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 45.2% score
- …d5 (86% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 22.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Hong Minh Pham's chess games
All 108 games by Hong Minh Pham 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: 47 wins, 18 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Thi Hai Anh Hoang | 1,903 | ch-ASEAN U18 Girls 14th | A04 |
| Jun 2012 | Bernadette Galas | 1,743 | ch-ASEAN U16 Girls 13th | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE w | 2009 | 21 | 7.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-VIE U09 Girls | 2005 | 18 | 13 | – |
| ch-ASEAN U16 Girls 13th | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-ASEAN U18 Girls 14th | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| ch-ASEAN U14 Girls 10th | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,768 |
| ch-ASEAN 9 U12 Girls | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-VIE w | 2006 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,657 |
| ch-ASEAN U08 Girls | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hong Minh Pham's chess games?
108 games by Hong Minh Pham, 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 Hong Minh Pham has played.
What does Hong Minh Pham play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Hong Minh Pham opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hong Minh Pham answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Hong Minh Pham play as White?
As White, Hong Minh Pham's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hong Minh Pham play as Black?
As Black, Hong Minh Pham most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Hong Minh Pham's FIDE rating?
Hong Minh Pham is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Hong Minh Pham played?
Our database contains 108 games by Hong Minh Pham, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 18 draws, 43 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hong Minh Pham?
108 games by Hong Minh Pham 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.