Prepare against Le Thao Nguyen Pham
IM · VNM · World #2,910 classical · FIDE ID 12401226
When preparing against Le Thao Nguyen Pham, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 35.3% over 116 games.
Our database contains 4,964 games by Le Thao Nguyen Pham, covering Jul 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Le Thao Nguyen Pham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Le Thao Nguyen 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 | 2,342 | 2,426 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,456 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,444 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,964 | 2,313 | 798 | 1,852 | 46.6% |
| As White | 2,488 | 1,240 | 414 | 834 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 2,476 | 1,073 | 384 | 1,018 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Le Thao Nguyen Pham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Le Thao Nguyen Pham's side.
First moves as White (2,484 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 2,125 | 85.5% | 58.4% |
| e4 | 221 | 8.9% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 107 | 4.3% | 59.3% |
| g3 | 10 | 0.4% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.3% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nc3 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pham usually continues d4 (65.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 521 | 46.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 419 | 37.4% | 60.1% |
| e5 | 101 | 9.0% | 51.0% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 3.9% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 1.2% | 65.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (866 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 589 | 68.0% | 51.3% |
| Nf6 | 264 | 30.5% | 48.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 0.8% | 14.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 0.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Le Thao Nguyen Pham's chess games
All 4,964 games by Le Thao Nguyen Pham in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Oct 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: 2,313 wins, 798 draws, 1,852 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 680 | 332/116/232 | 48.8% |
| D02 | London System | 395 | 219/65/111 | 55.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 141 | 71/16/54 | 50.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 130 | 64/32/34 | 49.2% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 116 | 54/18/44 | 46.6% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 94 | 48/13/33 | 51.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 80 | 37/14/29 | 46.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 70 | 38/7/25 | 54.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 53 | 24/17/12 | 45.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 52 | 29/9/14 | 55.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 464 | 199/76/189 | 42.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 335 | 181/46/108 | 54.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 166 | 70/24/72 | 42.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 116 | 41/15/60 | 35.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 114 | 45/17/52 | 39.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 105 | 46/25/34 | 43.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 97 | 51/12/34 | 52.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 95 | 44/9/42 | 46.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 93 | 40/8/45 | 43.0% |
| D02 | London System | 74 | 30/6/38 | 40.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | David W L Howell | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Sep 2020 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,665 | Titled Tue | B43 |
| Jan 2017 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,661 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Dec 2025 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,660 | Titled Tue | A47 |
| Mar 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,655 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,181 | 1,156 | 2,310 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 254 | 111.5 | 2,191 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 251 | 114.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-VIE w | 2021 | 155 | 109.5 | 2,334 |
| chT-VIE w | 2023 | 81 | 55 | 2,207 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 39 | 26.5 | 2,382 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 38 | 21.5 | 2,434 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Le Thao Nguyen Pham's chess games?
4,964 games by Le Thao Nguyen Pham, from Jul 2003 to Oct 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 Thao Nguyen Pham has played.
What does Le Thao Nguyen Pham play on the first move as White?
Across 2,484 games with White in our database, Le Thao Nguyen Pham opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Le Thao Nguyen Pham answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Le Thao Nguyen Pham play as White?
As White, Le Thao Nguyen Pham's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (680 games, 48.8% win rate); London System (395 games, 55.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (141 games, 50.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,488 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Le Thao Nguyen Pham play as Black?
As Black, Le Thao Nguyen Pham most often plays: Slav Defense (464 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (335 games, 54.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (166 games, 42.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,476 games.
What is Le Thao Nguyen Pham's FIDE rating?
Le Thao Nguyen Pham is currently rated 2,342 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Le Thao Nguyen Pham played?
Our database contains 4,964 games by Le Thao Nguyen Pham, covering Jul 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 2,313 wins, 798 draws, 1,852 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Le Thao Nguyen Pham?
4,964 games by Le Thao Nguyen 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.