Prepare against Thao Tam Nghiem
VNM · World #69,035 classical · FIDE ID 12406430
When preparing against Thao Tam Nghiem, expect 1.e4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 54 games by Thao Tam Nghiem, covering May 2018 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Thao Tam Nghiem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thao Tam Nghiem 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 | 1,826 | 1,834 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,681 | 1,748 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,804 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 35.2% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thao Tam Nghiem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thao Tam Nghiem's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 33.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 25.9% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Nghiem usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nghiem usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Nghiem usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Nghiem usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nghiem usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 38.9% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 27.8% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Thao Tam Nghiem's chess games
All 54 games by Thao Tam Nghiem in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Nov 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D64 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Ngoc Hao Nguyen | 2,215 | ch-VIE U17 Girls | D34 |
| Jul 2022 | Ngoc Hiep Nguyen | 2,067 | ch-VIE U20 Girls | C66 |
| Jul 2022 | Ngoc Bich Chan Nguyen | 2,066 | ch-VIE U20 Girls | C66 |
| Oct 2021 | Nazerke Nurgali | 2,002 | ch-Eastern Asia U18 Girls | B13 |
| Jan 2016 | Ngoc Minh Chau Duong | 1,979 | ch-VIE w | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE w | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,716 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U18 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,623 |
| ch-ASEAN U10 Girls 13th | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,306 |
| ch-VIE U11 Girls | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,807 |
| ch-VIE U20 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| ch-VIE w | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,652 |
| ch-VIE U17 Girls | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thao Tam Nghiem's chess games?
54 games by Thao Tam Nghiem, from May 2018 to Nov 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 Thao Tam Nghiem has played.
What does Thao Tam Nghiem play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Thao Tam Nghiem opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thao Tam Nghiem answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Thao Tam Nghiem play as White?
As White, Thao Tam Nghiem's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thao Tam Nghiem play as Black?
As Black, Thao Tam Nghiem most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Thao Tam Nghiem's FIDE rating?
Thao Tam Nghiem is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,681 in rapid and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Thao Tam Nghiem played?
Our database contains 54 games by Thao Tam Nghiem, covering May 2018 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thao Tam Nghiem?
54 games by Thao Tam Nghiem 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.