Prepare against Nguyen Thien Ngan
WIM · VNM · World #39,150 classical · FIDE ID 12414816
Our database contains 63 games by Nguyen Thien Ngan, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nguyen Thien Ngan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nguyen Thien Ngan 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 | 1,939 | 2,093 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,896 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,944 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 24 | 10 | 29 | 38.1% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nguyen Thien Ngan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nguyen Thien Ngan's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 41.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Ngan usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Ngan usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ngan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ngan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Nguyen Thien Ngan's chess games
All 63 games by Nguyen Thien Ngan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Alberto Barp | 2,414 | Titled Tue Early | C46 |
| May 2025 | Mikayel Manvelyan | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Feb 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| May 2025 | Robert Ernst | 2,340 | Titled Tue Early | D41 |
| Oct 2024 | Tolmacevs,Artjoms | 2,227 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 50 | 23.5 | 2,142 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,150 |
| 22nd BCC Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,160 |
| 2nd Bangkok Summer International Chess Open | Blitz | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,687 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nguyen Thien Ngan's chess games?
63 games by Nguyen Thien Ngan, from Sep 2015 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 Thien Ngan has played.
What does Nguyen Thien Ngan play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Nguyen Thien Ngan opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nguyen Thien Ngan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nguyen Thien Ngan play as White?
As White, Nguyen Thien Ngan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nguyen Thien Ngan play as Black?
As Black, Nguyen Thien Ngan most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Nguyen Thien Ngan's FIDE rating?
Nguyen Thien Ngan is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Nguyen Thien Ngan played?
Our database contains 63 games by Nguyen Thien Ngan, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nguyen Thien Ngan?
63 games by Nguyen Thien Ngan 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.