Prepare against Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen
VNM · World #47,839 classical · FIDE ID 12402010
When preparing against Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Huu Hoang Anh 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 | 1,902 | 2,086 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 2,014 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 2,004 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 103 | 54 | 101 | 39.9% |
| As White | 132 | 53 | 31 | 48 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 126 | 50 | 23 | 53 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 53.0% | 52.9% |
| c3 | 46 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 9.1% | 62.5% |
| d3 | 4 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c3 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Qc2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Qc2 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Qc2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 39.0% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 19 | 32.2% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 15.3% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 17 | 36.2% | 58.8% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 29.8% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 23.4% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen's chess games
All 258 games by Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 103 wins, 54 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 46 | 16/14/16 | 34.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Dang Khoi Le | 2,433 | VIE Cup | B33 |
| Jan 2021 | Minh Quan Ngo | 2,421 | VIE Cup | B06 |
| Jan 2021 | Pham Minh Tri Nguyen | 2,414 | VIE Cup | E97 |
| Sep 2019 | The Anh Duong | 2,320 | chT-VIE | E74 |
| Jan 2009 | Hong Nguyen Ly | 2,302 | ch-VIE U20 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 64 | 34.5 | 2,171 |
| ch-VIE | 2018 | 50 | 21 | 2,112 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,062 |
| 2nd Hanoi Pooltech Open | 2017 | 9 | 9 | 1,922 |
| 6th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen's chess games?
258 games by Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen, from Jul 2007 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 Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen has played.
What does Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games).
What openings does Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen play as White?
As White, Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Saragossa Opening (46 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen most often plays: Caro-Kann (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen played?
Our database contains 258 games by Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 54 draws, 101 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen?
258 games by Huu Hoang Anh 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.