Prepare against Tran Nam Giang
FM · Hungary · World #6,811 classical · FIDE ID 791903
When preparing against Tran Nam Giang, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Tran Nam Giang, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tran Nam Giang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tran Nam Giang 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 | 2,229 | 2,303 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,270 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,071 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 125 | 54 | 94 | 45.8% |
| As White | 130 | 61 | 26 | 43 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 143 | 64 | 28 | 51 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tran Nam Giang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tran Nam Giang's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 93.1% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Giang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Giang usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Giang usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Giang usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Giang usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 89.3% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 57.5% | 63.0% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 42.5% | 32.4% |
Tran Nam Giang's chess games
All 273 games by Tran Nam Giang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Sep 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: 125 wins, 54 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/0/12 | 45.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 58 | 29/13/16 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Iulija Osmak | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Aug 2023 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,446 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jul 2022 | Tibor Tolnai | 2,433 | ch-HUN Rapid | A12 |
| Apr 2024 | Vladimir Bochnicka | 2,421 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Sep 2023 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 63 | 34.5 | 2,301 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 21 | 15 | 1,996 |
| Budapest FS09 Nadassy | 2021 | 10 | 2 | 1,721 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-HUN U10 | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,738 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,871 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,430 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tran Nam Giang's chess games?
273 games by Tran Nam Giang, from Apr 2016 to Sep 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 Nam Giang has played.
What does Tran Nam Giang play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Tran Nam Giang opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tran Nam Giang answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Tran Nam Giang play as White?
As White, Tran Nam Giang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tran Nam Giang play as Black?
As Black, Tran Nam Giang most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Tran Nam Giang's FIDE rating?
Tran Nam Giang is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Tran Nam Giang played?
Our database contains 273 games by Tran Nam Giang, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 54 draws, 94 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tran Nam Giang?
273 games by Tran Nam Giang 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.