Prepare against Khoi Pham
IM · NLD · World #1,377 classical · FIDE ID 1054988
When preparing against Khoi Pham, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 744 games by Khoi Pham, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Khoi Pham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khoi 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 | 2,419 | 2,476 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,317 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,381 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 744 | 321 | 145 | 278 | 43.1% |
| As White | 373 | 158 | 83 | 132 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 371 | 163 | 62 | 146 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khoi Pham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khoi Pham's side.
First moves as White (370 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 46.5% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 149 | 40.3% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 7.3% | 68.5% |
| c4 | 21 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Pham usually continues d4 (46.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 52.9% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 37 | 19.8% | 51.4% |
| c6 | 30 | 16.0% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 19 | 10.2% | 55.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 51.8% | 57.0% |
| f5 | 38 | 34.5% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 12.7% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Khoi Pham's chess games
All 744 games by Khoi Pham in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 321 wins, 145 draws, 278 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 7/4/13 | 29.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/5/12 | 29.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 42 | 21/2/19 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 16/5/12 | 48.5% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | D87 |
| Jul 2023 | Dennis Wagner | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | B99 |
| Mar 2023 | Vahap Sanal | 2,590 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| May 2023 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,590 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Feb 2023 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 253 | 118 | 2,271 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2022 | 24 | 15 | 2,407 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 1,872 |
| Hilversum Open | 2024 | 18 | 15 | 2,423 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,292 |
| Dutch Championship Qualification | 2025 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,301 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,399 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khoi Pham's chess games?
744 games by Khoi Pham, from May 2016 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 Pham has played.
What does Khoi Pham play on the first move as White?
Across 370 games with White in our database, Khoi Pham opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khoi Pham answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...f5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Khoi Pham play as White?
As White, Khoi Pham's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 373 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khoi Pham play as Black?
As Black, Khoi Pham most often plays: Dutch Defense (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 371 games.
What is Khoi Pham's FIDE rating?
Khoi Pham is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,476 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Khoi Pham played?
Our database contains 744 games by Khoi Pham, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 321 wins, 145 draws, 278 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khoi Pham?
744 games by Khoi 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.