Prepare against Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen
WFM · VNM · World #45,157 classical · FIDE ID 12400661
Our database contains 146 games by Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tran Ngoc Thuy 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 | 1,913 | 1,966 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,012 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,046 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 58 | 30 | 59 | 39.7% |
| As White | 71 | 33 | 12 | 26 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 76 | 25 | 18 | 33 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 90.1% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 33.3% | 22.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 25.9% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.8% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 47.4% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 42.1% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen's chess games
All 146 games by Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 58 wins, 30 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Ngoc Thien Thanh Dang | 2,343 | VIE Cup w | B33 |
| Jan 2021 | Ngoc Nhu Y Tran | 2,331 | VIE Cup w | C21 |
| Apr 2018 | Thi Mai Hung Nguyen | 2,250 | ch-VIE w | A51 |
| Feb 2022 | Luong Phuong Hanh | 2,229 | ch-VIE w | B43 |
| Oct 2020 | Thanh Tu Le | 2,173 | ch-VIE w | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE w | 2023 | 62 | 29 | 1,788 |
| ch-VIE w | 2024 | 43 | 19.5 | 1,873 |
| Hanoi Open w | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,759 |
| 6th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,885 |
| VIE Cup w | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,229 |
| 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open B | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,779 |
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,695 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen's chess games?
146 games by Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen, from Jul 2012 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 Ngoc Thuy Nguyen has played.
What does Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games).
What openings does Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen play as White?
As White, Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen most often plays: Budapest Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen played?
Our database contains 146 games by Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 30 draws, 59 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen?
146 games by Tran Ngoc Thuy 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.