Prepare against Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao
WFM · VNM · World #26,624 classical · FIDE ID 12404349
When preparing against Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 79 games by Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao 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 | 2,007 | 2,110 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,103 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 2,103 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 39 | 13 | 27 | 49.4% |
| As White | 39 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 66.7% | 76.9% |
| e4 | 12 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 76.9% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Thao usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Thao usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Thao usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Thao usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Thao usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Thao usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 92.0% | 41.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao's chess games
All 79 games by Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Jul 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: 39 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Sang Cao | 2,376 | chT-VIE | E12 |
| Apr 2017 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,341 | ch-VIE w | E52 |
| Nov 2020 | Khanh Huyen Dong | 2,305 | ch-VIE Open w | B98 |
| Nov 2020 | Bich Thuy Kieu | 2,299 | ch-VIE Open w | E81 |
| Nov 2020 | Thien Viet Nguyen | 2,295 | ch-VIE Open w | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE w | 2023 | 38 | 23 | 1,965 |
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-VIE Open w | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,348 |
| ch-VIE B w | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,947 |
| chT-VIE w | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,531 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao's chess games?
79 games by Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, from Nov 2009 to Jul 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 Thi Phuong Thao has played.
What does Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao play as White?
As White, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao play as Black?
As Black, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao's FIDE rating?
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (May 2018).
How many games has Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao played?
Our database contains 79 games by Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao?
79 games by Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao 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.