Prepare against Nam Kiet Nguyen
CM · VNM · World #5,832 classical · FIDE ID 12425346
When preparing against Nam Kiet Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%).
Our database contains 90 games by Nam Kiet Nguyen, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nam Kiet Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nam Kiet 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 | 2,252 | 2,252 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,268 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,266 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 41 | 18 | 31 | 45.6% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 23 | 6 | 19 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nam Kiet Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nam Kiet Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 50.0% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 19 | 45.2% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 96.7% | 53.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Nam Kiet Nguyen's chess games
All 90 games by Nam Kiet Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 41 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Khac Bao An Nguyen | 2,400 | ch-VIE U11 | E92 |
| Jun 2022 | Nghia Gia Binh Nguyen | 2,397 | ch-VIE U11 | E93 |
| Jun 2022 | Nguyen Manh Dung Lai | 2,396 | ch-VIE U11 | E94 |
| Jun 2022 | Manh Duc Nguyen | 2,393 | ch-VIE U11 | B74 |
| Jun 2022 | Quang Minh1 Nguyen | 2,387 | ch-VIE U11 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2022 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,579 |
| chT-VIE | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,126 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,253 |
| 12th Hanoi Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,802 |
| Wch U12 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,436 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B16 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,280 |
| ch-Asia U12 | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nam Kiet Nguyen's chess games?
90 games by Nam Kiet Nguyen, from Dec 2019 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 Nam Kiet Nguyen has played.
What does Nam Kiet Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Nam Kiet Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nam Kiet Nguyen answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nam Kiet Nguyen play as White?
As White, Nam Kiet Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nam Kiet Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Nam Kiet Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 83.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Nam Kiet Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Nam Kiet Nguyen is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nam Kiet Nguyen played?
Our database contains 90 games by Nam Kiet Nguyen, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nam Kiet Nguyen?
90 games by Nam Kiet 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.