Prepare against Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen
VNM · World #116,600 classical · FIDE ID 12417718
When preparing against Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 55 games by Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tran Huy Khanh 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 | 1,683 | 1,749 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,762 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,635 | 1,639 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 18 | 8 | 29 | 32.7% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 96.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen's chess games
All 55 games by Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Quang Long Le | 2,428 | VIE Cup | D35 |
| Jun 2022 | Khai Duy Tran | 2,369 | ch-VIE U13 | D85 |
| Jun 2022 | Phu Trong Nguyen | 2,334 | ch-VIE U13 | D35 |
| Apr 2023 | Ngoc Gia Bao Bui | 1,983 | chT-VIE | B34 |
| Apr 2023 | Duc Huan Nguyen | 1,963 | chT-VIE | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 26 | 10.5 | 1,721 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,314 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,230 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 619 |
| VIE Cup | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen's chess games?
55 games by Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen, from May 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 Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen has played.
What does Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen play as White?
As White, Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen is currently rated 1,683 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,635 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen played?
Our database contains 55 games by Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen?
55 games by Tran Huy Khanh 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.