Prepare against Nguyen Hong Nhung
FM · VNM · World #5,125 classical · FIDE ID 12412201
Our database contains 503 games by Nguyen Hong Nhung, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nguyen Hong Nhung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nguyen Hong Nhung 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 | 2,270 | 2,272 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,151 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,226 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 503 | 229 | 44 | 230 | 45.5% |
| As White | 253 | 125 | 27 | 101 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 250 | 104 | 17 | 129 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nguyen Hong Nhung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nguyen Hong Nhung's side.
First moves as White (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 253 | 100.0% | 54.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nhung usually continues Nc3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nhung usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nhung usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 129 | 98.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 35 | 60.3% | 32.9% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 39.7% | 45.7% |
Nguyen Hong Nhung's chess games
All 503 games by Nguyen Hong Nhung in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 229 wins, 44 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 61 | 33/5/23 | 54.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 25 | 15/0/10 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 57 | 16/5/36 | 28.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 45 | 21/3/21 | 46.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 33 | 13/2/18 | 39.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,689 | Titled Tue Late | A80 |
| Jan 2026 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,648 | Titled Tue | A39 |
| Jan 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,635 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Jan 2025 | Dennis Wagner | 2,614 | Titled Tue Early | C56 |
| Nov 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,601 | Titled Tue | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 385 | 188.5 | 2,248 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,195 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,360 |
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2025 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,150 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #47 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,314 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #48 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,236 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #45 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nguyen Hong Nhung's chess games?
503 games by Nguyen Hong Nhung, from May 2016 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 Nguyen Hong Nhung has played.
What does Nguyen Hong Nhung play on the first move as White?
Across 253 games with White in our database, Nguyen Hong Nhung opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nguyen Hong Nhung answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Nguyen Hong Nhung play as White?
As White, Nguyen Hong Nhung's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (61 games, 54.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Scotch Game (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 253 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nguyen Hong Nhung play as Black?
As Black, Nguyen Hong Nhung most often plays: Dutch Defense (57 games, 28.1% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (33 games, 39.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Nguyen Hong Nhung's FIDE rating?
Nguyen Hong Nhung is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nguyen Hong Nhung played?
Our database contains 503 games by Nguyen Hong Nhung, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 44 draws, 230 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nguyen Hong Nhung?
503 games by Nguyen Hong Nhung 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.