Prepare against Paul Nguyen
NLD · World #54,248 classical · FIDE ID 1095072
Our database contains 31 games by Paul Nguyen, covering Apr 2025 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul 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 | 1,876 | 1,876 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,800 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,039 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 35.5% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 26.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 26.9% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Paul Nguyen's chess games
All 31 games by Paul Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2025 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Dhanesh Bajnath | 1,889 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | C54 |
| Oct 2025 | Madiha Fock | 1,810 | German Youth Teams | C69 |
| Apr 2026 | Saffran Mendelsohn | 1,767 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | B33 |
| Oct 2025 | Laura Marie Roessling | 1,764 | German Youth Teams | C53 |
| Aug 2026 | Duncan Elferink | 1,746 | Open Nederlandse Jeugdkampioenschappen 2026 | ABC | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nederlandse Jeugdkampioenschappen 2026 | ABC | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,697 |
| Utrecht Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,557 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Nguyen's chess games?
31 games by Paul Nguyen, from Apr 2025 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 Paul Nguyen has played.
What does Paul Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Paul Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Nguyen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Nguyen play as White?
As White, Paul Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Paul Nguyen most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Paul Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Paul Nguyen is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Paul Nguyen played?
Our database contains 31 games by Paul Nguyen, covering Apr 2025 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Nguyen?
31 games by Paul 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.