Prepare against Nguyen Mai Chi Phan
WFM · Australia · World #16,242 classical · FIDE ID 12401684
When preparing against Nguyen Mai Chi Phan, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 124 games by Nguyen Mai Chi Phan, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nguyen Mai Chi Phan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nguyen Mai Chi Phan 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 | 2,093 | 2,155 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,107 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,124 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 56 | 32 | 36 | 45.2% |
| As White | 58 | 27 | 17 | 14 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 66 | 29 | 15 | 22 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nguyen Mai Chi Phan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nguyen Mai Chi Phan's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 87.9% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 62.7% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Phan usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Phan usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Phan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Phan usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Phan usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Phan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 66.7% | 65.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
Nguyen Mai Chi Phan's chess games
All 124 games by Nguyen Mai Chi Phan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 56 wins, 32 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Susanna Gaboyan | 2,253 | Online Olympiad Div Top A | D94 |
| Sep 2026 | Olga Gutmakher | 2,216 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | A04 |
| Mar 2017 | Thai Hung Tong | 2,182 | 7th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | D15 |
| Jan 2008 | Xuan Thanh Khiet Hoang | 2,177 | ch-VIE w | B92 |
| Mar 2017 | Kim Yew Chan | 2,176 | 7th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE w | 2008 | 19 | 11 | 2,136 |
| ch-VIE w | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 2,179 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,894 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2018 | 11 | 9 | 2,032 |
| ch-AUS | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| chASEAN w U20 13th | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,153 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| 7th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nguyen Mai Chi Phan's chess games?
124 games by Nguyen Mai Chi Phan, from Jul 2008 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 Mai Chi Phan has played.
What does Nguyen Mai Chi Phan play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Nguyen Mai Chi Phan opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nguyen Mai Chi Phan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Nguyen Mai Chi Phan play as White?
As White, Nguyen Mai Chi Phan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nguyen Mai Chi Phan play as Black?
As Black, Nguyen Mai Chi Phan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Nguyen Mai Chi Phan's FIDE rating?
Nguyen Mai Chi Phan is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Nguyen Mai Chi Phan played?
Our database contains 124 games by Nguyen Mai Chi Phan, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 32 draws, 36 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nguyen Mai Chi Phan?
124 games by Nguyen Mai Chi Phan 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.