Prepare against Minh Hieu Pham
VNM · World #67,771 classical · FIDE ID 12417726
When preparing against Minh Hieu Pham, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 243 games by Minh Hieu Pham, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Minh Hieu Pham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Minh Hieu 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 | 1,829 | 1,879 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,789 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,949 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 89 | 80 | 74 | 36.6% |
| As White | 120 | 52 | 37 | 31 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 123 | 37 | 43 | 43 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Minh Hieu Pham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Minh Hieu Pham's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 87.5% | 62.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 9.2% | 36.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pham usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 36.4% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Pham usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 83.1% | 55.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 60.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 39.6% | 44.7% |
Minh Hieu Pham's chess games
All 243 games by Minh Hieu Pham in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 89 wins, 80 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Tri Duc Tran | 2,457 | VIE Cup | E12 |
| Jan 2021 | Ly Khoi Nguyen Tran | 2,426 | VIE Cup | B22 |
| Jan 2021 | Pham Minh Tri Nguyen | 2,414 | VIE Cup | B26 |
| Nov 2020 | Thanh Ninh Vo | 2,344 | ch-VIE Open | B25 |
| Nov 2020 | Minh Tu Le | 2,324 | ch-VIE Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2022 | 52 | 22.5 | 1,963 |
| chT-VIE | 2022 | 51 | 25.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2022 | 24 | 13 | 2,061 |
| VIE Cup | 2021 | 21 | 11 | 2,083 |
| 6th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open B | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,040 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,901 |
| ch-ASEAN U16 15th | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,965 |
| ch-ASEAN U14 13th | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Minh Hieu Pham's chess games?
243 games by Minh Hieu Pham, from Nov 2017 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 Minh Hieu Pham has played.
What does Minh Hieu Pham play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Minh Hieu Pham opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Minh Hieu Pham answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Minh Hieu Pham play as White?
As White, Minh Hieu Pham's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (35 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Minh Hieu Pham play as Black?
As Black, Minh Hieu Pham most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Minh Hieu Pham's FIDE rating?
Minh Hieu Pham is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Minh Hieu Pham played?
Our database contains 243 games by Minh Hieu Pham, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 80 draws, 74 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Minh Hieu Pham?
243 games by Minh Hieu 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.