Prepare against Nguyen Hong Nhung
FM · VNM · World #5,696 classical · FIDE ID 12412201
When preparing against Nguyen Hong Nhung, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 28.1% over 57 games.
Our database contains 514 games by Nguyen Hong Nhung, covering May 2016 to Sep 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 | 2,256 | 2,272 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,160 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,226 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 514 | 234 | 45 | 235 | 45.5% |
| As White | 258 | 127 | 28 | 103 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 256 | 107 | 17 | 132 | 41.8% |
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 (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 258 | 100.0% | 54.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Nhung usually continues Nc3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nhung usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nhung usually continues d4 (38.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 131 | 97.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 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 514 games by Nguyen Hong Nhung in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 234 wins, 45 draws, 235 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 61 | 33/5/23 | 54.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 25 | 15/0/10 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 57 | 16/5/36 | 28.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 46 | 21/3/22 | 45.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 34 | 14/2/18 | 41.2% |
| 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 | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| 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 |
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,677 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | B48 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #47 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,314 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #48 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,236 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nguyen Hong Nhung's chess games?
514 games by Nguyen Hong Nhung, from May 2016 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 Nhung has played.
What does Nguyen Hong Nhung play on the first move as White?
Across 258 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); Scotch Game (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (25 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 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 (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (34 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Nguyen Hong Nhung's FIDE rating?
Nguyen Hong Nhung is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nguyen Hong Nhung played?
Our database contains 514 games by Nguyen Hong Nhung, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 234 wins, 45 draws, 235 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nguyen Hong Nhung?
514 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.