Prepare against Nguyen Le Nguyen
VNM · World #14,980 classical · FIDE ID 12426792
When preparing against Nguyen Le Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Nguyen Le Nguyen, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nguyen Le Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nguyen Le 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 | 2,106 | 2,106 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,039 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 21 | 6 | 22 | 42.9% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nguyen Le Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nguyen Le Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 68.2% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Nguyen Le Nguyen's chess games
All 49 games by Nguyen Le Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jonathan Alonso Moyano | 2,351 | Titled Tuesday | B23 |
| May 2026 | Olzhas Khamzin | 2,249 | Titled Tuesday | B40 |
| May 2026 | Vidar Grahn | 2,219 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E73 |
| May 2026 | Jozsef Matyas Herpai | 2,209 | Titled Tuesday | B06 |
| May 2026 | Iago Fernandez Ramos | 2,206 | Titled Tuesday | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 11 | 2,277 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,871 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B14 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nguyen Le Nguyen's chess games?
49 games by Nguyen Le Nguyen, from Feb 2021 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 Le Nguyen has played.
What does Nguyen Le Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Nguyen Le Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nguyen Le Nguyen answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nguyen Le Nguyen play as White?
As White, Nguyen Le Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nguyen Le Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Nguyen Le Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Nguyen Le Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Nguyen Le Nguyen is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nguyen Le Nguyen played?
Our database contains 49 games by Nguyen Le Nguyen, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nguyen Le Nguyen?
49 games by Nguyen Le 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.