Prepare against Pham Tran Gia Phuc
IM · VNM · World #1,317 classical · FIDE ID 12415669
When preparing against Pham Tran Gia Phuc, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Pham Tran Gia Phuc, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pham Tran Gia Phuc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pham Tran Gia Phuc 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 | 2,424 | 2,465 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,290 | 2,313 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,291 | 2,357 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 79 | 61 | 43 | 43.2% |
| As White | 91 | 42 | 36 | 13 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 92 | 37 | 25 | 30 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pham Tran Gia Phuc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pham Tran Gia Phuc's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 51.6% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 40 | 44.0% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 62.8% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Phuc usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Phuc usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Phuc usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Phuc usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Phuc usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Phuc usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 65.9% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 27.3% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 75.0% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Pham Tran Gia Phuc's chess games
All 183 games by Pham Tran Gia Phuc in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Sep 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: 79 wins, 61 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Vahap Sanal | 2,555 | 25th Dubai Open A | C50 |
| Jun 2026 | Savva Vetokhin | 2,552 | Asian Individual 2026 | C44 |
| Jun 2025 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,516 | 25th Dubai Open A | D35 |
| Jan 2025 | Gleb Dudin | 2,516 | Titled Tue Early | D60 |
| Jan 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,484 | Titled Tue Early | E35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 42 | 24.5 | 2,388 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,458 |
| 23rd BCC Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,525 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,484 |
| 3 Yr GMB SixDays Budapest | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,560 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan GM B | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,387 |
| 18th Teplice Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,499 |
| 25th Dubai Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,588 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pham Tran Gia Phuc's chess games?
183 games by Pham Tran Gia Phuc, from Apr 2016 to Sep 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 Tran Gia Phuc has played.
What does Pham Tran Gia Phuc play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Pham Tran Gia Phuc opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pham Tran Gia Phuc answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Pham Tran Gia Phuc play as White?
As White, Pham Tran Gia Phuc's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pham Tran Gia Phuc play as Black?
As Black, Pham Tran Gia Phuc most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (12 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Pham Tran Gia Phuc's FIDE rating?
Pham Tran Gia Phuc is currently rated 2,424 in classical chess, 2,290 in rapid and 2,291 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,465 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Pham Tran Gia Phuc played?
Our database contains 183 games by Pham Tran Gia Phuc, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 61 draws, 43 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pham Tran Gia Phuc?
183 games by Pham Tran Gia Phuc 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.