Prepare against Trong Viet Phan
VNM · World #52,641 classical · FIDE ID 12402842
When preparing against Trong Viet Phan, expect 1.c4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 51 games by Trong Viet Phan, covering Apr 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Trong Viet Phan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Trong Viet 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 | 1,883 | 1,883 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 16 | 10 | 25 | 31.4% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Trong Viet Phan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Trong Viet Phan's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Phan usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Phan usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Phan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Phan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Phan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 85.0% | 44.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Trong Viet Phan's chess games
All 51 games by Trong Viet Phan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2026 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E72 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Duc Anh Phung | 1,986 | ch-VIE U20 | A07 |
| Jul 2013 | Van Thinh Luc | 1,985 | ch-VIE U20 | B07 |
| Aug 2008 | Manh Hung Bui | 1,804 | chT-VIE | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2008 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-VIE U20 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,857 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2005 | 7 | 2 | – |
| ch-ASEAN U12 | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 51 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Trong Viet Phan's chess games?
51 games by Trong Viet Phan, from Apr 2026 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 Viet Phan has played.
What does Trong Viet Phan play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Trong Viet Phan opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Trong Viet Phan answers 1...d6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Trong Viet Phan play as White?
As White, Trong Viet Phan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Trong Viet Phan play as Black?
As Black, Trong Viet Phan most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Trong Viet Phan's FIDE rating?
Trong Viet Phan is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Trong Viet Phan played?
Our database contains 51 games by Trong Viet Phan, covering Apr 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Trong Viet Phan?
51 games by Trong Viet 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.