Prepare against Manh Duc Nguyen
CM · VNM · World #8,120 classical · FIDE ID 12419648
When preparing against Manh Duc Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Manh Duc Nguyen, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manh Duc Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manh Duc 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 | 2,203 | 2,251 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,154 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,166 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 76 | 46 | 58 | 42.2% |
| As White | 90 | 41 | 22 | 27 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 90 | 35 | 24 | 31 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manh Duc Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manh Duc Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 100.0% | 57.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 100.0% | 51.5% |
Manh Duc Nguyen's chess games
All 180 games by Manh Duc Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 76 wins, 46 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,515 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| May 2025 | Axel Delorme | 2,475 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Feb 2025 | Yuliia Osmak | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Dec 2024 | Shixu B Wang | 2,460 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Aug 2025 | Ilia Martinovici | 2,456 | Titled Tue Early | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 63 | 37 | 2,362 |
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 31 | 12 | 1,875 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2022 | 14 | 10 | 2,548 |
| 2nd Quang Ninh IM1 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,151 |
| Quang Ninh IM A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,688 |
| 7th Johor Open A | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| Wch U08 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,479 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manh Duc Nguyen's chess games?
180 games by Manh Duc Nguyen, from May 2018 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 Manh Duc Nguyen has played.
What does Manh Duc Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Manh Duc Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manh Duc Nguyen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Manh Duc Nguyen play as White?
As White, Manh Duc Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manh Duc Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Manh Duc Nguyen most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Manh Duc Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Manh Duc Nguyen is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Manh Duc Nguyen played?
Our database contains 180 games by Manh Duc Nguyen, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 46 draws, 58 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manh Duc Nguyen?
180 games by Manh Duc 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.