Prepare against Nguyen Hong Anh
WIM · VNM · World #32,704 classical · FIDE ID 12406732
When preparing against Nguyen Hong Anh, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 528 games by Nguyen Hong Anh, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nguyen Hong Anh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nguyen Hong Anh 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 | 1,971 | 2,091 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,137 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,203 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 528 | 248 | 38 | 242 | 47.0% |
| As White | 266 | 132 | 22 | 112 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 262 | 116 | 16 | 130 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nguyen Hong Anh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nguyen Hong Anh's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 262 | 98.5% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Anh usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Anh usually continues c4 (47.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Anh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Anh usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Anh usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 99.2% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 56.0% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 37 | 44.0% | 37.8% |
Nguyen Hong Anh's chess games
All 528 games by Nguyen Hong Anh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Sep 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: 248 wins, 38 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 78 | 36/8/34 | 46.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 16/0/11 | 59.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 24 | 13/2/9 | 54.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/0/10 | 44.4% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 46 | 20/3/23 | 43.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/1/14 | 31.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 10/0/10 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ihor Samunenkov | 2,616 | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B52 |
| Jun 2026 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,580 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | E46 |
| May 2026 | Alexandr Fier | 2,578 | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,551 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 195 | 95 | 2,236 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 112 | 55.5 | 2,176 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,289 |
| Asian Blitz Women 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,263 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,106 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| Asian Rapid Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,016 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nguyen Hong Anh's chess games?
528 games by Nguyen Hong Anh, from Jul 2013 to Sep 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 Nguyen Hong Anh has played.
What does Nguyen Hong Anh play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Nguyen Hong Anh opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nguyen Hong Anh answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Nguyen Hong Anh play as White?
As White, Nguyen Hong Anh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (78 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nguyen Hong Anh play as Black?
As Black, Nguyen Hong Anh most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 262 games.
What is Nguyen Hong Anh's FIDE rating?
Nguyen Hong Anh is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Nguyen Hong Anh played?
Our database contains 528 games by Nguyen Hong Anh, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 248 wins, 38 draws, 242 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nguyen Hong Anh?
528 games by Nguyen Hong Anh 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.