Prepare against Thai Son Nguyen
CM · VNM · World #27,544 classical · FIDE ID 12415642
Our database contains 59 games by Thai Son Nguyen, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thai Son Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thai Son 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 | 2,001 | 2,001 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,168 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 2,048 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 29 | 13 | 17 | 49.2% |
| As White | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thai Son Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thai Son Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 86.2% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 78.6% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Thai Son Nguyen's chess games
All 59 games by Thai Son Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 29 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Van Anh Kiet Tran | 2,440 | VIE Cup | C90 |
| Jun 2022 | Hoang Bach Nguyen | 2,377 | ch-VIE U13 | E61 |
| Jun 2022 | Nguyen Thai Bao Phan | 2,374 | ch-VIE U13 | B53 |
| Nov 2025 | M Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Feb 2026 | Deysi Cori T. | 2,349 | Titled Tue | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 14 | 2,329 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2022 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,424 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,203 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,119 |
| VIE Cup | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 2,188 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U16 Girls | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thai Son Nguyen's chess games?
59 games by Thai Son Nguyen, from Feb 2017 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 Son Nguyen has played.
What does Thai Son Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Thai Son Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thai Son Nguyen answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Thai Son Nguyen play as White?
As White, Thai Son Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thai Son Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Thai Son Nguyen most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Thai Son Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Thai Son Nguyen is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Thai Son Nguyen played?
Our database contains 59 games by Thai Son Nguyen, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thai Son Nguyen?
59 games by Thai Son 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.