Prepare against Quang Minh Nguyen
CM · VNM · World #16,607 classical · FIDE ID 12424609
Our database contains 47 games by Quang Minh Nguyen, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Quang Minh Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Quang Minh 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 | 2,089 | 2,110 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,090 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,149 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 24 | 8 | 15 | 51.1% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Quang Minh Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Quang Minh Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Quang Minh Nguyen's chess games
All 47 games by Quang Minh Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 24 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Pavel Anisimov | 2,506 | Titled Tue | E14 |
| Feb 2026 | Melika Mohammadi | 2,342 | Titled Tue | A55 |
| Feb 2026 | Erik Golubovic | 2,330 | Titled Tue | A33 |
| Feb 2026 | Bakhtiyar Nugumanov | 2,324 | Titled Tue | C78 |
| Jun 2026 | Warchol,Kamil | 2,286 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,499 |
| FIDE Youth Super Final U10 | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,618 |
| Hanoi Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,030 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U10 | 2021 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,762 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Quang Minh Nguyen's chess games?
47 games by Quang Minh Nguyen, from Apr 2019 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 Quang Minh Nguyen has played.
What does Quang Minh Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Quang Minh Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Quang Minh Nguyen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Quang Minh Nguyen play as White?
As White, Quang Minh Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Quang Minh Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Quang Minh Nguyen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Quang Minh Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Quang Minh Nguyen is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Quang Minh Nguyen played?
Our database contains 47 games by Quang Minh Nguyen, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Quang Minh Nguyen?
47 games by Quang Minh 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.