Prepare against Manh Truong Nguyen
VNM · World #22,600 classical · FIDE ID 12402028
Our database contains 177 games by Manh Truong Nguyen, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manh Truong Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manh Truong 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 | 2,036 | 2,187 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,094 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,094 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 64 | 49 | 63 | 36.2% |
| As White | 91 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 34 | 16 | 35 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manh Truong Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manh Truong Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 39 | 42.9% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 18.7% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 11.0% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.9% | 27.8% |
| g3 | 8 | 8.8% | 43.8% |
| d3 | 4 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 56.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 50.0% | 42.0% |
| g6 | 17 | 34.0% | 58.8% |
| a6 | 6 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 63.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Manh Truong Nguyen's chess games
All 177 games by Manh Truong Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 64 wins, 49 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D79 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 7/0/11 | 38.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | St. George Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Chit Phyo | 2,500 | Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | E90 |
| Oct 2008 | Mikhail Biryukov | 2,279 | Wch U18 | B00 |
| Dec 2009 | Thanh Nghia Nguyen | 2,201 | ch-VIE | D79 |
| Aug 2008 | Bich Ngoc Dang | 2,194 | Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | A26 |
| Jun 2009 | Van Thanh Nguyen | 2,191 | ch-ASEAN U20 10th | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2013 | 51 | 26 | 2,068 |
| ch-ASEAN U14 | 2005 | 16 | 9 | 2,196 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2005 | 15 | 7 | – |
| Wch U18 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-ASEAN U20 10th | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,274 |
| Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,345 |
| Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manh Truong Nguyen's chess games?
177 games by Manh Truong Nguyen, from Oct 2006 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 Manh Truong Nguyen has played.
What does Manh Truong Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Manh Truong Nguyen opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manh Truong Nguyen answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...a6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Manh Truong Nguyen play as White?
As White, Manh Truong Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manh Truong Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Manh Truong Nguyen most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Manh Truong Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Manh Truong Nguyen is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Manh Truong Nguyen played?
Our database contains 177 games by Manh Truong Nguyen, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 49 draws, 63 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manh Truong Nguyen?
177 games by Manh Truong 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.