Prepare against Phu Nguyen Thao Le
VNM · World #36,660 classical · FIDE ID 12401536
When preparing against Phu Nguyen Thao Le, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 347 games by Phu Nguyen Thao Le, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Phu Nguyen Thao Le's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Phu Nguyen Thao Le 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 | 1,951 | 2,062 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,967 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,967 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 153 | 86 | 108 | 44.1% |
| As White | 173 | 81 | 46 | 46 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 174 | 72 | 40 | 62 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Phu Nguyen Thao Le's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Phu Nguyen Thao Le's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 40.5% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 65 | 37.6% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 23 | 13.3% | 76.1% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 59.3% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Le usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Le usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 46.7% | 59.5% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 34.4% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 17 | 18.9% | 67.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 52.1% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 43.7% | 40.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Phu Nguyen Thao Le's chess games
All 347 games by Phu Nguyen Thao Le in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Jul 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: 153 wins, 86 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A48 | London System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| D77 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 32 | 18/5/9 | 56.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 28 | 16/4/8 | 57.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E00 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Thi Thanh An Nguyen | 2,261 | 7th ch-VIE Resolution w | B91 |
| Aug 2022 | Xuan Dat Pham | 2,234 | Hanoi Open | E59 |
| Mar 2004 | Kim Le Bui | 2,227 | ch-VIE w | A46 |
| Sep 2006 | Minh Hue Luong | 2,182 | chT-VIE w | B27 |
| Mar 2012 | Thi Phuong Lien Le | 2,169 | ch-VIE w | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE w | 2020 | 129 | 70 | 1,956 |
| ch-VIE w | 2021 | 60 | 29 | 1,968 |
| ch-VIE U17 Girls | 2005 | 18 | 12 | 2,278 |
| ch-VIE U13 Girls | 2001 | 18 | 12.5 | – |
| ch-VIE U15 Girls | 2003 | 16 | 9.5 | – |
| VIE Cup w | 2021 | 14 | 9 | 1,793 |
| Hanoi Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| 6th Phu Dong Festival U16 Girls | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Phu Nguyen Thao Le's chess games?
347 games by Phu Nguyen Thao Le, from Sep 2011 to Jul 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 Phu Nguyen Thao Le has played.
What does Phu Nguyen Thao Le play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Phu Nguyen Thao Le opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Phu Nguyen Thao Le answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Phu Nguyen Thao Le play as White?
As White, Phu Nguyen Thao Le's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Phu Nguyen Thao Le play as Black?
As Black, Phu Nguyen Thao Le most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Phu Nguyen Thao Le's FIDE rating?
Phu Nguyen Thao Le is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Phu Nguyen Thao Le played?
Our database contains 347 games by Phu Nguyen Thao Le, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 86 draws, 108 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Phu Nguyen Thao Le?
347 games by Phu Nguyen Thao Le 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.