Prepare against Thi Minh Thu Nguyen
WFM · VNM · World #58,599 classical · FIDE ID 12406929
When preparing against Thi Minh Thu Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 335 games by Thi Minh Thu Nguyen, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thi Minh Thu Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thi Minh Thu 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 | 1,861 | 1,942 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,852 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,854 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 122 | 100 | 114 | 36.4% |
| As White | 169 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 168 | 67 | 45 | 56 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thi Minh Thu Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thi Minh Thu Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 117 | 69.2% | 47.0% |
| e4 | 41 | 24.3% | 51.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 47.0% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 31.4% | 65.9% |
| c5 | 21 | 30.0% | 76.2% |
| e6 | 13 | 18.6% | 76.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 10.0% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 38.8% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 37.5% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Thi Minh Thu Nguyen's chess games
All 335 games by Thi Minh Thu Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 122 wins, 100 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Thi Huynh Thu Nguyen | 2,337 | VIE Cup w | B97 |
| Aug 2021 | Samuel Weber | 2,278 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Aug 2021 | Chamal Gedgafov | 2,202 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Jul 2017 | Thai Hung Tong | 2,182 | chT-VIE | A13 |
| Jun 2020 | Bich Ngoc Dang | 2,153 | chT-VIE w | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE w | 2023 | 81 | 40 | 1,853 |
| ch-VIE w | 2023 | 73 | 34 | 1,857 |
| 6th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open B | 2016 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-VIE U13 Girls | 2014 | 17 | 12 | 2,040 |
| Hanoi Open w | 2022 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,731 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,028 |
| ch-VIE B w | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thi Minh Thu Nguyen's chess games?
335 games by Thi Minh Thu Nguyen, from Mar 2012 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 Minh Thu Nguyen has played.
What does Thi Minh Thu Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Thi Minh Thu Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thi Minh Thu Nguyen answers 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Thi Minh Thu Nguyen play as White?
As White, Thi Minh Thu Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thi Minh Thu Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Thi Minh Thu Nguyen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Thi Minh Thu Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Thi Minh Thu Nguyen is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Thi Minh Thu Nguyen played?
Our database contains 335 games by Thi Minh Thu Nguyen, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 100 draws, 114 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thi Minh Thu Nguyen?
335 games by Thi Minh Thu 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.