Prepare against Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen
IM · DEU · World #2,138 classical · FIDE ID 12984388
Our database contains 595 games by Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Dac-Vuong 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 | 2,376 | 2,409 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,343 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,295 | 2,295 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 595 | 257 | 196 | 143 | 43.2% |
| As White | 300 | 142 | 103 | 55 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 296 | 115 | 93 | 88 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 251 | 83.7% | 66.5% |
| c4 | 26 | 8.7% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 18 | 6.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (56.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 57.7% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 89 | 57.1% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 32 | 20.5% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 29 | 18.6% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.8% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 90.6% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen's chess games
All 595 games by Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - Aug 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: 257 wins, 196 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 54 | 24/17/13 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 31 | 12/7/12 | 38.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/12/6 | 28.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 5/11/8 | 20.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 19 | 2/10/7 | 10.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Kirk Ghazarian | 2,473 | 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A40 |
| Feb 2021 | Johannes Carow | 2,446 | GER-chT Online Liga 1 GpB | D02 |
| Sep 2020 | Julius Muckle | 2,427 | chT-GER Lands U20 | C11 |
| Dec 2020 | Jari Reuker | 2,423 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | C67 |
| Jul 2021 | Max Hess | 2,413 | 92nd ch-GER | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 48 | 28.5 | 2,181 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,429 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 22 | 15 | 1,877 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2021 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,236 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2014 | 19 | 15.5 | 1,407 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,032 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 2,107 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2020 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen's chess games?
595 games by Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen, from Apr 2014 to Aug 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 Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen has played.
What does Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 300 games with White in our database, Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen play as White?
As White, Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 300 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen most often plays: French: Classical Variation (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 20.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 296 games.
What is Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,295 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen played?
Our database contains 595 games by Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 196 draws, 143 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen?
595 games by Alex Dac-Vuong 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.