Prepare against Thi Khanh Van Nguyen
VNM · World #106,809 classical · FIDE ID 12414794
When preparing against Thi Khanh Van Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 96 games by Thi Khanh Van Nguyen, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thi Khanh Van Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thi Khanh Van 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 | 1,710 | 1,742 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,725 | 1,811 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,818 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 32 | 17 | 47 | 33.3% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 8 | 29 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thi Khanh Van Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thi Khanh Van Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 85.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.6% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 74.2% | 28.3% |
| f5 | 7 | 22.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Thi Khanh Van Nguyen's chess games
All 96 games by Thi Khanh Van Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 32 wins, 17 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 22 | 4/4/14 | 18.2% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A91 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Phuong Bang Sa | 2,364 | VIE Cup w | D05 |
| Jan 2021 | Ngoc Nhu Y Tran | 2,331 | VIE Cup w | D05 |
| Jun 2022 | Thuy Anh Do | 2,089 | ch-VIE U17 Girls | D25 |
| Jul 2022 | Xuan Quynh Ngo | 2,086 | ch-VIE U17 Girls | D05 |
| Jul 2022 | Ha Bich Ngoc Luu | 2,081 | ch-VIE U17 Girls | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE w | 2024 | 17 | 7 | 1,747 |
| VIE Cup w | 2021 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-VIE U17 Girls | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,054 |
| ch-VIE U09 Girls | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,632 |
| 12th Hanoi w Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| chT-VIE w | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,052 |
| ch-VIE B w | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,623 |
| ch-VIE U15 Girls | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thi Khanh Van Nguyen's chess games?
96 games by Thi Khanh Van Nguyen, from Apr 2018 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 Thi Khanh Van Nguyen has played.
What does Thi Khanh Van Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Thi Khanh Van Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thi Khanh Van Nguyen answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Thi Khanh Van Nguyen play as White?
As White, Thi Khanh Van Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thi Khanh Van Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Thi Khanh Van Nguyen most often plays: Horwitz Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Thi Khanh Van Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Thi Khanh Van Nguyen is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess, 1,725 in rapid and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,742 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Thi Khanh Van Nguyen played?
Our database contains 96 games by Thi Khanh Van Nguyen, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 17 draws, 47 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thi Khanh Van Nguyen?
96 games by Thi Khanh Van 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.