Prepare against Luong Vu Nguyen
CM · VNM · World #22,375 classical · FIDE ID 12429740
When preparing against Luong Vu Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 565 games by Luong Vu Nguyen, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luong Vu Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luong Vu 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 | 2,038 | 2,127 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,089 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,163 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 565 | 275 | 45 | 245 | 48.7% |
| As White | 288 | 148 | 22 | 118 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 277 | 127 | 23 | 127 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luong Vu Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luong Vu Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 285 | 99.0% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 131 | 97.0% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 90 | 98.9% | 49.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Luong Vu Nguyen's chess games
All 565 games by Luong Vu Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 275 wins, 45 draws, 245 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 51 | 23/3/25 | 45.1% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 43 | 20/2/21 | 46.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 21/5/12 | 55.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 21/3/11 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 11/2/14 | 40.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 88 | 50/4/34 | 56.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| E07 | Catalan | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,664 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,634 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | B30 |
| May 2026 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,626 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | B23 |
| Jan 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B40 |
| Feb 2026 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 236 | 128.5 | 2,320 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 217 | 111 | 2,301 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,220 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,369 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,288 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,455 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luong Vu Nguyen's chess games?
565 games by Luong Vu Nguyen, from Aug 2023 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 Luong Vu Nguyen has played.
What does Luong Vu Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 288 games with White in our database, Luong Vu Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luong Vu Nguyen answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Luong Vu Nguyen play as White?
As White, Luong Vu Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Vienna Game (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 55.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 288 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luong Vu Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Luong Vu Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian (88 games, 56.8% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Luong Vu Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Luong Vu Nguyen is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Luong Vu Nguyen played?
Our database contains 565 games by Luong Vu Nguyen, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 275 wins, 45 draws, 245 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luong Vu Nguyen?
565 games by Luong Vu 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.