Prepare against Pham Thi Thu Hien
VNM · World #13,532 classical · FIDE ID 12402575
When preparing against Pham Thi Thu Hien, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%).
Our database contains 75 games by Pham Thi Thu Hien, covering Apr 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pham Thi Thu Hien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pham Thi Thu Hien 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 | 2,123 | 2,207 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,091 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,091 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 27 | 13 | 35 | 36.0% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 16 | 5 | 18 | 41.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 355 rated games against 182 different opponents, across 38 events in 3 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 | 283 | 116 | 75 | 92 | 41.0% | 2,099 | 2,124 | 11 |
| Rapid | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 48.1% | 1,887 | 1,961 | 12 |
| Blitz | 45 | 24 | 6 | 15 | 53.3% | 1,846 | 1,926 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 136 | 29 | 42 | 65 | 21.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 188 | 109 | 39 | 40 | 58.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 4 vs IM · 1 vs CM · 13 vs WGM · 15 vs WIM · 29 vs WFM · 18 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 1,905 | 1,972 |
| 2025 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 1,877 | 2,025 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,749 | 1,793 |
| 2022 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 1,904 | 1,948 |
| 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1,813 | 2,036 |
| 2018 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2,042 | 1,976 |
| 2017 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 2,184 | 2,124 |
| 2016 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2,131 | 2,109 |
| 2015 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2,171 | 2,218 |
| 2014 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 2,164 | 2,185 |
| 2013 | 37 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 2,060 | 2,157 |
| 2012 | 39 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 2,078 | 2,130 |
| 2011 | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 2,173 | 2,200 |
| 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,197 | 2,153 |
| 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,013 | 2,013 |
| 2008 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2,084 | 2,146 |
| 2007 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 2,080 | 1,937 |
Where Pham Thi Thu Hien has played
Vietnam (36) · Philippines (1) · Thailand (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pham Thi Thu Hien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pham Thi Thu Hien's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 72.2% | 36.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 36.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hien usually continues Nf3 (6.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hien usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Hien usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hien usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Hien usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Hien usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 87.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| b5 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
Pham Thi Thu Hien's chess games
All 75 games by Pham Thi Thu Hien in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | B28 |
| May 2026 | S Evans Quek | 2,280 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A14 |
| Mar 2010 | Kieu Thien Kim Le | 2,226 | ch-VIE w | B03 |
| May 2026 | Timur Nurzhanov | 2,207 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | B28 |
| Oct 2008 | Anna Shlakich | 2,203 | Wch U18 Girls | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-VIE w | 2012 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,107 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,095 |
| 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 2,029 |
| 2nd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,046 |
| Tagaytay City zt 3.3 w | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 2,234 |
| chASEAN U20 Girls 10th | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pham Thi Thu Hien's chess games?
75 games by Pham Thi Thu Hien, from Apr 2007 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 Thi Thu Hien has played.
What does Pham Thi Thu Hien play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Pham Thi Thu Hien opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pham Thi Thu Hien answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...b5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Pham Thi Thu Hien play as White?
As White, Pham Thi Thu Hien's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pham Thi Thu Hien play as Black?
As Black, Pham Thi Thu Hien most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Pham Thi Thu Hien's FIDE rating?
Pham Thi Thu Hien is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Pham Thi Thu Hien played?
Our database contains 75 games by Pham Thi Thu Hien, covering Apr 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pham Thi Thu Hien?
75 games by Pham Thi Thu Hien 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.