Prepare against Pham Minh Hieu
VNM · World #24,695 classical · FIDE ID 12406112
When preparing against Pham Minh Hieu, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 82 games by Pham Minh Hieu, covering Jul 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pham Minh Hieu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pham Minh Hieu 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 | 2,021 | 2,026 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,967 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 2,004 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 36 | 25 | 21 | 43.9% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 435 rated games against 266 different opponents, across 51 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 220 | 98 | 60 | 62 | 44.5% | 1,904 | 1,950 | 14 |
| Rapid | 84 | 36 | 16 | 32 | 42.9% | 1,907 | 1,912 | 6 |
| Blitz | 122 | 63 | 20 | 39 | 51.6% | 1,906 | 1,966 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 157 | 29 | 45 | 83 | 18.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 210 | 132 | 39 | 39 | 62.9% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs GM · 9 vs IM · 14 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 8 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 50 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58 | 27 | 14 | 17 | 1,894 | 1,957 |
| 2025 | 89 | 46 | 15 | 28 | 1,876 | 1,959 |
| 2024 | 41 | 22 | 3 | 16 | 1,937 | 1,949 |
| 2022 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 1,973 | 1,823 |
| 2021 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 2,031 | 1,931 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1,867 | 1,734 |
| 2019 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1,899 | 2,149 |
| 2018 | 42 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 2,039 | 2,028 |
| 2017 | 46 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 1,775 | 1,892 |
| 2016 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 1,901 | 1,978 |
| 2014 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1,825 | 2,075 |
| 2012 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1,877 | 1,950 |
| 2011 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,854 | 1,720 |
| 2010 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1,911 | 2,044 |
Where Pham Minh Hieu has played
Vietnam (40) · Malaysia (5) · MAC (3) · Philippines (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pham Minh Hieu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pham Minh Hieu's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 95.0% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hieu usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Hieu usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hieu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hieu usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Hieu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
Pham Minh Hieu's chess games
All 82 games by Pham Minh Hieu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Oct 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: 36 wins, 25 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Thai Hung Tong | 2,141 | ch-VIE | E35 |
| Mar 2018 | R. Jayaram | 2,033 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open B | C47 |
| Mar 2016 | Duy Trung Nguyen | 2,008 | 6th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open B | A26 |
| Mar 2016 | Thi Van Anh Doan | 1,982 | 6th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open B | D03 |
| Jun 2014 | Ashvin Sivakumar | 1,946 | ch-ASEAN U16 15th | C69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2022 | 29 | 11 | 1,946 |
| ch-ASEAN U14 13th | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-ASEAN U16 15th | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,965 |
| 9th Penang Open B | 2017 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,829 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,904 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,887 |
| 6th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open B | 2016 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open B | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pham Minh Hieu's chess games?
82 games by Pham Minh Hieu, from Jul 2012 to Oct 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 Pham Minh Hieu has played.
What does Pham Minh Hieu play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Pham Minh Hieu opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pham Minh Hieu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Pham Minh Hieu play as White?
As White, Pham Minh Hieu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pham Minh Hieu play as Black?
As Black, Pham Minh Hieu most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Pham Minh Hieu's FIDE rating?
Pham Minh Hieu is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Pham Minh Hieu played?
Our database contains 82 games by Pham Minh Hieu, covering Jul 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 25 draws, 21 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pham Minh Hieu?
82 games by Pham Minh Hieu 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.