Prepare against Kim-Thomas Nguyen
France · World #38,263 classical · FIDE ID 629456
When preparing against Kim-Thomas Nguyen, expect 1.g3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 44.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 72 games by Kim-Thomas Nguyen, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kim-Thomas Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kim-Thomas 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 | 1,944 | 2,017 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,914 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 32 | 10 | 30 | 44.4% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kim-Thomas Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kim-Thomas Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 17 | 48.6% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 17.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 49% of White games, 67.6% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Bg2 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (24% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Kim-Thomas Nguyen's chess games
All 72 games by Kim-Thomas Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 32 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 11/0/14 | 44.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Hoang Nam Nguyen | 2,310 | chT-VIE | A29 |
| Mar 2010 | Tung Ton That Nhu | 2,279 | ch-VIE | A07 |
| Aug 2008 | Van Hai Nguyen | 2,232 | chT-VIE | B10 |
| Aug 2008 | Quang Long Le | 2,226 | chT-VIE | A41 |
| Jan 2001 | Jeremy Ricbour | 2,085 | chT-FRA 0001 U18 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2009 | 35 | 19.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-VIE | 2010 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,116 |
| Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,242 |
| chT-FRA 0001 U18 | 2001 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2001 | 3 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,968 |
| Besancon Open C | 1999 | 2 | 1 | – |
| ch-VIE playoff | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kim-Thomas Nguyen's chess games?
72 games by Kim-Thomas Nguyen, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Kim-Thomas Nguyen has played.
What does Kim-Thomas Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Kim-Thomas Nguyen opens with 1.g3 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kim-Thomas Nguyen answers 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Kim-Thomas Nguyen play as White?
As White, Kim-Thomas Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (17 games, 58.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kim-Thomas Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Kim-Thomas Nguyen most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Kim-Thomas Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Kim-Thomas Nguyen is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Kim-Thomas Nguyen played?
Our database contains 72 games by Kim-Thomas Nguyen, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kim-Thomas Nguyen?
72 games by Kim-Thomas 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.