Prepare against Marc-Antoine Nguyen
France · World #46,264 classical · FIDE ID 628573
Our database contains 36 games by Marc-Antoine Nguyen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc-Antoine Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc-Antoine 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 | 1,908 | 2,117 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,962 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 41.7% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc-Antoine Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc-Antoine Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues f4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Marc-Antoine Nguyen's chess games
All 36 games by Marc-Antoine Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Frederic Katz | 2,094 | Orsay Open | B21 |
| Feb 2010 | Albert Frank | 1,962 | 1st Gif sur Yvette Open | B00 |
| Feb 2010 | Inna Iasman | 1,949 | 1st Gif sur Yvette Open | B12 |
| Nov 2007 | Jean-Pierre Deschamp | 1,892 | Evry Open | C45 |
| Mar 2008 | Jean Vedrunes | 1,794 | Orsay Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| 1st Gif sur Yvette Open | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| Paris Open A | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| Orsay Open | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2,167 |
| Evry Open | 2007 | 3 | 2 | 2,053 |
| 54th Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 2 | 2 | 2,170 |
| Paris Open B | 1999 | 2 | 1 | – |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc-Antoine Nguyen's chess games?
36 games by Marc-Antoine Nguyen, from Jul 2003 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 Marc-Antoine Nguyen has played.
What does Marc-Antoine Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Marc-Antoine Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc-Antoine Nguyen answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marc-Antoine Nguyen play as White?
As White, Marc-Antoine Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc-Antoine Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Marc-Antoine Nguyen most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Marc-Antoine Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Marc-Antoine Nguyen is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Marc-Antoine Nguyen played?
Our database contains 36 games by Marc-Antoine Nguyen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc-Antoine Nguyen?
36 games by Marc-Antoine 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.