Prepare against Khoi Nguyen
Belgium · World #14,959 classical · FIDE ID 272540
When preparing against Khoi Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 60 games by Khoi Nguyen, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Khoi Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khoi 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 | 2,106 | 2,130 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,026 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As White | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khoi Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khoi Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 64.5% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 11 | 35.5% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …b6 (9% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Khoi Nguyen's chess games
All 60 games by Khoi Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Sep 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Noah Ritzerveld | 2,285 | World Cadets U12 2024 | C11 |
| Apr 2026 | Korab Saraci | 2,251 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | E06 |
| Aug 2024 | Hendrik Moeller | 2,215 | Bruges Open | D30 |
| Apr 2026 | Michalina Rudzinska | 2,204 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | E24 |
| Sep 2026 | Kasimir Boissel | 2,057 | Ronald Decrop Memorial 2026 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,130 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,001 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| Dubrovnik Advent 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| Bruges Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,212 |
| Maia Chess Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khoi Nguyen's chess games?
60 games by Khoi Nguyen, from Dec 2021 to Sep 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 Khoi Nguyen has played.
What does Khoi Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Khoi Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khoi Nguyen answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Khoi Nguyen play as White?
As White, Khoi Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khoi Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Khoi Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Khoi Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Khoi Nguyen is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Khoi Nguyen played?
Our database contains 60 games by Khoi Nguyen, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khoi Nguyen?
60 games by Khoi 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.