Prepare against Nguyen Quang Anh
CM · VNM · World #27,867 classical · FIDE ID 12432377
When preparing against Nguyen Quang Anh, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 38.5% over 39 games.
Our database contains 321 games by Nguyen Quang Anh, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nguyen Quang Anh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nguyen Quang 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 | 1,999 | 2,084 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,065 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,115 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 159 | 18 | 144 | 49.5% |
| As White | 164 | 87 | 11 | 66 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 157 | 72 | 7 | 78 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nguyen Quang Anh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nguyen Quang Anh's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 163 | 99.4% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Anh usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Anh usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Anh usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Anh usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 58.9% | 58.1% |
| c6 | 28 | 38.4% | 67.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 71.4% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 14 | 28.6% | 32.1% |
Nguyen Quang Anh's chess games
All 321 games by Nguyen Quang Anh in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 159 wins, 18 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 43 | 18/5/20 | 41.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 29 | 17/1/11 | 58.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 15/3/21 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,660 | Titled Tue Early | E35 |
| Jun 2026 | Xiong,Jeffery | 2,656 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | B50 |
| Feb 2025 | Nils Grandelius | 2,644 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| Oct 2025 | Victor Bologan | 2,601 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Aug 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,592 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 246 | 126 | 2,296 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 53 | 25 | 2,240 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,150 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,273 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B12 | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nguyen Quang Anh's chess games?
321 games by Nguyen Quang Anh, from Aug 2022 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 Quang Anh has played.
What does Nguyen Quang Anh play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Nguyen Quang Anh opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nguyen Quang Anh answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games).
What openings does Nguyen Quang Anh play as White?
As White, Nguyen Quang Anh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nguyen Quang Anh play as Black?
As Black, Nguyen Quang Anh most often plays: Benoni Defense (39 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Nguyen Quang Anh's FIDE rating?
Nguyen Quang Anh is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Nguyen Quang Anh played?
Our database contains 321 games by Nguyen Quang Anh, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 18 draws, 144 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nguyen Quang Anh?
321 games by Nguyen Quang 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.