Prepare against Ngoc Hien Nguyen
WFM · VNM · World #24,343 classical · FIDE ID 12418722
When preparing against Ngoc Hien Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Ngoc Hien Nguyen, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ngoc Hien Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ngoc Hien 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 | 2,023 | 2,079 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,062 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,111 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 76 | 28 | 66 | 44.7% |
| As White | 83 | 45 | 12 | 26 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 87 | 31 | 16 | 40 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ngoc Hien Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ngoc Hien Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 89.2% | 60.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 9.6% | 81.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 60.1% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 81.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 93.9% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 65.9% | 34.5% |
| f5 | 10 | 22.7% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Ngoc Hien Nguyen's chess games
All 170 games by Ngoc Hien Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 76 wins, 28 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B07 | Lazard Gambit | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 26 | 5/7/14 | 19.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Teodora Injac | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Jul 2025 | Felix-Antonio Ilinca | 2,431 | Titled Tue Early | A85 |
| Jul 2025 | Christian Gian Karlo Arca | 2,410 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| Apr 2025 | Ma Novik | 2,398 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Jul 2025 | Beksultan Moldagali | 2,397 | Titled Tue Early | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 39 | 20.5 | 2,256 |
| ch-VIE w | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-VIE U15 Girls | 2022 | 16 | 11 | 2,256 |
| VIE Cup w | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 1,780 |
| World Cup U14 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,800 |
| 12th Hanoi w Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,843 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| chT3-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,540 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ngoc Hien Nguyen's chess games?
170 games by Ngoc Hien Nguyen, from Apr 2018 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 Ngoc Hien Nguyen has played.
What does Ngoc Hien Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Ngoc Hien Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ngoc Hien Nguyen answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ngoc Hien Nguyen play as White?
As White, Ngoc Hien Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Lazard Gambit (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ngoc Hien Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Ngoc Hien Nguyen most often plays: Horwitz Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Ngoc Hien Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Ngoc Hien Nguyen is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ngoc Hien Nguyen played?
Our database contains 170 games by Ngoc Hien Nguyen, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 28 draws, 66 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ngoc Hien Nguyen?
170 games by Ngoc Hien 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.