Prepare against Phuc Nhat Nguyen
DEU · World #22,933 classical · FIDE ID 16253590
Our database contains 152 games by Phuc Nhat Nguyen, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Phuc Nhat Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Phuc Nhat 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 | 2,034 | 2,054 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,039 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,131 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 55 | 27 | 70 | 36.2% |
| As White | 76 | 30 | 13 | 33 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 76 | 25 | 14 | 37 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Phuc Nhat Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Phuc Nhat Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 96.1% | 47.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 91.2% | 41.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 48.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 40.0% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Phuc Nhat Nguyen's chess games
All 152 games by Phuc Nhat Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 55 wins, 27 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| ? | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Paul Noll | 2,142 | Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 (M-Klasse) | B32 |
| Sep 2019 | Thi Ngoc Giao Chau | 2,137 | chT-VIE w | B02 |
| Jul 2022 | Frederick Dathe | 2,094 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | B30 |
| Jul 2022 | Juergen Federau | 2,063 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | B90 |
| Jun 2022 | Philip Reimer | 1,977 | ch-GER Youth-A | D74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,897 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,618 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,550 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,894 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,684 |
| Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 (M-Klasse) | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Phuc Nhat Nguyen's chess games?
152 games by Phuc Nhat Nguyen, from May 2018 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 Phuc Nhat Nguyen has played.
What does Phuc Nhat Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Phuc Nhat Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Phuc Nhat Nguyen answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Phuc Nhat Nguyen play as White?
As White, Phuc Nhat Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Phuc Nhat Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Phuc Nhat Nguyen most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Phuc Nhat Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Phuc Nhat Nguyen is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (May 2026).
How many games has Phuc Nhat Nguyen played?
Our database contains 152 games by Phuc Nhat Nguyen, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 27 draws, 70 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Phuc Nhat Nguyen?
152 games by Phuc Nhat 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.