Prepare against Phuoc Tam Nguyen
CM · VNM · World #17,082 classical · FIDE ID 12402109
When preparing against Phuoc Tam Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 493 games by Phuoc Tam Nguyen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Phuoc Tam Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Phuoc Tam 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 | 2,084 | 2,238 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,107 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,107 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 493 | 165 | 161 | 168 | 33.5% |
| As White | 246 | 84 | 83 | 79 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 248 | 81 | 78 | 89 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Phuoc Tam Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Phuoc Tam Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 43.9% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 56 | 22.8% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 16.7% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 27 | 11.0% | 51.9% |
| g3 | 7 | 2.8% | 71.4% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.6% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (47.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 41.7% | 61.0% |
| g6 | 31 | 25.8% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 26 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.3% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 55.3% | 51.0% |
| f5 | 21 | 22.3% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 12.8% | 29.2% |
| g6 | 9 | 9.6% | 44.4% |
Phuoc Tam Nguyen's chess games
All 493 games by Phuoc Tam Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 165 wins, 161 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 14/9/17 | 35.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 21 | 14/4/3 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Dac Nguyen Dung Nguyen | 2,454 | VIE Cup | A41 |
| Mar 2018 | Oliver Dimakiling | 2,441 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | A07 |
| Dec 2017 | Senthilvel Nitin | 2,441 | Bhopal Open | E94 |
| Mar 2019 | Xiangyi Liu | 2,427 | 9th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | B06 |
| May 2018 | Dommaraju Gukesh | 2,426 | 3rd Kolkata Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 93 | 43.5 | 2,084 |
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 83 | 44.5 | 2,099 |
| ch-VIE U11 Girls | 2022 | 29 | 12.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-VIE U20 | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 2,133 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2004 | 16 | 9.5 | – |
| ch-VIE U15 Girls | 2022 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-ASEAN U10 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| ch-ASEAN U20 15th | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Phuoc Tam Nguyen's chess games?
493 games by Phuoc Tam Nguyen, from Sep 2010 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 Phuoc Tam Nguyen has played.
What does Phuoc Tam Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Phuoc Tam Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Phuoc Tam Nguyen answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Phuoc Tam Nguyen play as White?
As White, Phuoc Tam Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Phuoc Tam Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Phuoc Tam Nguyen most often plays: Modern Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (21 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Phuoc Tam Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Phuoc Tam Nguyen is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Phuoc Tam Nguyen played?
Our database contains 493 games by Phuoc Tam Nguyen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 161 draws, 168 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Phuoc Tam Nguyen?
493 games by Phuoc Tam 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.