Prepare against Le Minh Phu Nguyen
CM · Austria · World #10,977 classical · FIDE ID 12415600
When preparing against Le Minh Phu Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 77 games by Le Minh Phu Nguyen, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Le Minh Phu Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Le Minh Phu 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 | 2,155 | 2,218 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,094 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,247 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 35 | 18 | 24 | 45.5% |
| As White | 40 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Le Minh Phu Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Le Minh Phu Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 57.5% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.0% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 54.3% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Le Minh Phu Nguyen's chess games
All 77 games by Le Minh Phu Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 35 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,341 | Feffernitz Open 31st | A42 |
| Aug 2022 | Klaus-Dieter Kesik | 2,173 | Feffernitz Open 31st | E11 |
| Apr 2018 | Christof Kondrak | 2,169 | 18th Bangkok Cha Am Open | D35 |
| Mar 2024 | Simon Gruenwald | 2,117 | ch-AUT U16 | A06 |
| Nov 2019 | Nico Marakovits | 2,038 | chT2M-AUT 1920 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U14 | 2022 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,906 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2024 | 12 | 8 | 2,058 |
| ch-VIE | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| 6th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open B | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,772 |
| VIE Cup | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| 18th Bangkok Cha Am Open | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,139 |
| ch-World School U07 11th | 2015 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,662 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Le Minh Phu Nguyen's chess games?
77 games by Le Minh Phu Nguyen, from Jul 2015 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 Le Minh Phu Nguyen has played.
What does Le Minh Phu Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Le Minh Phu Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Le Minh Phu Nguyen answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Le Minh Phu Nguyen play as White?
As White, Le Minh Phu Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Le Minh Phu Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Le Minh Phu Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Le Minh Phu Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Le Minh Phu Nguyen is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Le Minh Phu Nguyen played?
Our database contains 77 games by Le Minh Phu Nguyen, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Le Minh Phu Nguyen?
77 games by Le Minh Phu 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.