Prepare against Trong Binh Phan
VNM · World #11,258 classical · FIDE ID 12400840
Our database contains 105 games by Trong Binh Phan, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Trong Binh Phan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Trong Binh Phan 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 | 2,151 | 2,151 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 2,061 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,061 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 36 | 21 | 48 | 34.3% |
| As White | 52 | 17 | 10 | 25 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 53 | 19 | 11 | 23 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Trong Binh Phan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Trong Binh Phan's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 38.5% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 17.3% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 8 | 15.4% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 9.6% | 20.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 52.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Phan usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Phan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Phan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Phan usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Phan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Phan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 46.2% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 11.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 38.1% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Trong Binh Phan's chess games
All 105 games by Trong Binh Phan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 36 wins, 21 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Xuan Dat Pham | 2,180 | ch-VIE | C00 |
| Aug 2009 | Van Thanh Nguyen | 2,173 | chT-VIE | E92 |
| Aug 2008 | Van Duc Doan | 2,160 | Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | E60 |
| Aug 2008 | Thi Nhu Y Hoang | 2,103 | Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | A04 |
| Aug 2008 | Nguyen Tuong Minh Phung | 2,092 | chT-VIE | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2009 | 40 | 19 | 2,179 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2005 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,251 |
| Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-VIE U20 | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-VIE | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,305 |
| ch-ASEAN U14 | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,323 |
| 6th Phu Dong Festival U15 | 2004 | 8 | 4 | – |
| ch-VIE Masters Gp B | 2008 | 7 | 1 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Trong Binh Phan's chess games?
105 games by Trong Binh Phan, from Oct 2008 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 Trong Binh Phan has played.
What does Trong Binh Phan play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Trong Binh Phan opens with 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.g3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Trong Binh Phan answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...b6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Trong Binh Phan play as White?
As White, Trong Binh Phan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Hungarian Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Trong Binh Phan play as Black?
As Black, Trong Binh Phan most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Trong Binh Phan's FIDE rating?
Trong Binh Phan is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Trong Binh Phan played?
Our database contains 105 games by Trong Binh Phan, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 21 draws, 48 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Trong Binh Phan?
105 games by Trong Binh Phan 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.