Prepare against Thai Duong Nguyen
VNM · World #53,708 classical · FIDE ID 12402796
When preparing against Thai Duong Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (38%).
Our database contains 68 games by Thai Duong Nguyen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thai Duong Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thai Duong 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 | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,838 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 28 | 16 | 24 | 41.2% |
| As White | 32 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thai Duong Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thai Duong Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 65.6% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 34.4% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 89.5% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Thai Duong Nguyen's chess games
All 68 games by Thai Duong Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 28 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Dang Hai Nguyen | 1,978 | ch-VIE U13 | D90 |
| Jul 2013 | Van Huy Huynh | 1,975 | ch-VIE U13 | B21 |
| Jul 2013 | Vinh Phuoc Le | 1,969 | ch-VIE U13 | A45 |
| Jul 2014 | Van Duc Mai | 1,863 | ch-VIE U15 | D30 |
| Jul 2014 | The Phu Nguyen | 1,857 | ch-VIE U15 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE U13 | 2013 | 18 | 13 | 2,021 |
| ch-ASEAN 9 U08 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | – |
| 03 Ho Chi Minh Maika B | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,935 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
| ch-ASEAN U12 13th | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| chT-VIE | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-VIE U20 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,739 |
| ch-ASEAN U16 17th | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thai Duong Nguyen's chess games?
68 games by Thai Duong Nguyen, from May 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 Thai Duong Nguyen has played.
What does Thai Duong Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Thai Duong Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thai Duong Nguyen answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Thai Duong Nguyen play as White?
As White, Thai Duong Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thai Duong Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Thai Duong Nguyen most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Thai Duong Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Thai Duong Nguyen is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Thai Duong Nguyen played?
Our database contains 68 games by Thai Duong Nguyen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thai Duong Nguyen?
68 games by Thai Duong 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.