Prepare against Nam-Khang Nguyen
CHE · World #33,930 classical · FIDE ID 1328247
Our database contains 92 games by Nam-Khang Nguyen, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nam-Khang Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nam-Khang 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 | 1,964 | 2,009 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 40 | 19 | 33 | 43.5% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 46 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nam-Khang Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nam-Khang Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (90.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 71.4% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
Nam-Khang Nguyen's chess games
All 92 games by Nam-Khang Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Davide Arcuti | 2,081 | ch-SUI U14 | C78 |
| Jun 2014 | Yiannis Catsiapis | 2,019 | ch-SUI U16 | C63 |
| Jun 2014 | Peter Wallmueller | 2,000 | ch-SUI U16 | E15 |
| Mar 2014 | Ralf Lenninger | 1,968 | 2nd Stein am Rhein Open | A06 |
| Jul 2018 | The Nang Nguyen | 1,957 | ch-VIE U09 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI U14 | 2014 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,023 |
| Wch U14 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-EU Union U13 11th | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,745 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,514 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,947 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,717 |
| ch-SUI U10 | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,480 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nam-Khang Nguyen's chess games?
92 games by Nam-Khang Nguyen, from May 2012 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 Nam-Khang Nguyen has played.
What does Nam-Khang Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Nam-Khang Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nam-Khang Nguyen answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Nam-Khang Nguyen play as White?
As White, Nam-Khang Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nam-Khang Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Nam-Khang Nguyen most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Nam-Khang Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Nam-Khang Nguyen is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Nam-Khang Nguyen played?
Our database contains 92 games by Nam-Khang Nguyen, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nam-Khang Nguyen?
92 games by Nam-Khang 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.