Prepare against Thu Giang Nguyen
WFM · Australia · World #16,878 classical · FIDE ID 12400980
When preparing against Thu Giang Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 421 games by Thu Giang Nguyen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thu Giang Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thu Giang 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 | 2,086 | 2,186 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 421 | 182 | 102 | 138 | 43.2% |
| As White | 208 | 105 | 45 | 58 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 214 | 77 | 57 | 80 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thu Giang Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thu Giang Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 185 | 88.9% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 8.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 34 | 32.4% | 60.3% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 22.9% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 22 | 21.0% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 14 | 13.3% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 11 | 10.5% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 49.4% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 30 | 39.0% | 48.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
Thu Giang Nguyen's chess games
All 421 games by Thu Giang Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 182 wins, 102 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/8/8 | 48.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Iulija Osmak | 2,452 | Swiss Queens Wed #9 | A00 |
| Aug 2014 | Jovanka Houska | 2,401 | Olympiad Women-41 | E17 |
| Mar 2024 | B. Savitha Shri | 2,363 | Swiss Queens Wed #9 | B41 |
| Mar 2024 | Rout Padmini | 2,353 | Swiss Queens Wed #8 | B33 |
| Mar 2012 | Quang Long Le | 2,336 | ch-VIE | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE w | 2000 | 41 | 24 | 2,355 |
| ch-VIE U13 Girls | 2022 | 39 | 19 | 2,114 |
| ch-VIE w | 2024 | 22 | 12 | 1,944 |
| ch-VIE U15 Girls | 2000 | 18 | 11.5 | – |
| ch-VIE | 2012 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,163 |
| Adelaide Interclub-A | 2009 | 12 | 10 | 2,213 |
| 4th Ho Chi Minh w | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #8 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thu Giang Nguyen's chess games?
421 games by Thu Giang Nguyen, from Apr 2003 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 Thu Giang Nguyen has played.
What does Thu Giang Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Thu Giang Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thu Giang Nguyen answers 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Thu Giang Nguyen play as White?
As White, Thu Giang Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 72.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thu Giang Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Thu Giang Nguyen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Thu Giang Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Thu Giang Nguyen is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Thu Giang Nguyen played?
Our database contains 421 games by Thu Giang Nguyen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 102 draws, 138 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thu Giang Nguyen?
421 games by Thu Giang 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.