Prepare against Thuy Linh Nguyen
VNM · World #56,911 classical · FIDE ID 12417327
When preparing against Thuy Linh Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 122 games by Thuy Linh Nguyen, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thuy Linh Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thuy Linh 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 | 1,867 | 1,904 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,967 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,928 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 54 | 20 | 48 | 44.3% |
| As White | 58 | 30 | 8 | 20 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 64 | 24 | 12 | 28 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thuy Linh Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thuy Linh Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 79.3% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 12 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 60.9% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 41.2% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 32.4% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 23.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Thuy Linh Nguyen's chess games
All 122 games by Thuy Linh Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 54 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E03 | Catalan | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Thi Kim Khanh Bui | 2,249 | ch-VIE U11 Girls | A74 |
| Jan 2020 | Khanh Nguyen Bui | 2,248 | ch-VIE U11 Girls | A43 |
| Jun 2022 | Bao Chau Nguyen | 2,156 | ch-VIE U13 Girls | B30 |
| Jun 2022 | Xuan Minh Hang Nguyen | 2,152 | ch-VIE U13 Girls | A92 |
| Jun 2022 | Thanh Ngoc Han Nguyen | 2,150 | ch-VIE U13 Girls | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE w | 2020 | 18 | 8 | 1,752 |
| ch-VIE U13 Girls | 2022 | 17 | 13 | 2,352 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,979 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,838 |
| 6th Phu Dong Festival U09 Girls | 2004 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-VIE U17 Girls | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 12th Hanoi w Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
| Hanoi Open w | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thuy Linh Nguyen's chess games?
122 games by Thuy Linh Nguyen, from Jul 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 Thuy Linh Nguyen has played.
What does Thuy Linh Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Thuy Linh Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thuy Linh Nguyen answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Thuy Linh Nguyen play as White?
As White, Thuy Linh Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thuy Linh Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Thuy Linh Nguyen most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Thuy Linh Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Thuy Linh Nguyen is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Thuy Linh Nguyen played?
Our database contains 122 games by Thuy Linh Nguyen, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thuy Linh Nguyen?
122 games by Thuy Linh 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.