Prepare against Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen
VNM · World #45,257 classical · FIDE ID 12400661
When preparing against Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 172 games by Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen, covering Jul 2012 to Oct 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 | 172 | 69 | 37 | 67 | 40.1% |
| As White | 84 | 40 | 15 | 29 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 89 | 29 | 22 | 38 | 32.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 736 rated games against 343 different opponents, across 78 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 278 | 113 | 62 | 103 | 40.6% | 1,836 | 1,830 | 8 |
| Rapid | 242 | 145 | 53 | 44 | 59.9% | 1,768 | 1,927 | 28 |
| Blitz | 208 | 127 | 26 | 55 | 61.1% | 1,822 | 1,955 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 186 | 49 | 45 | 92 | 26.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 455 | 292 | 78 | 85 | 64.2% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 12 vs WGM · 18 vs WIM · 56 vs WFM · 41 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 66 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 91 | 46 | 27 | 18 | 1,852 | 1,968 |
| 2025 | 151 | 86 | 32 | 33 | 1,837 | 1,976 |
| 2024 | 120 | 70 | 19 | 31 | 1,780 | 1,903 |
| 2023 | 94 | 58 | 12 | 24 | 1,670 | 1,809 |
| 2022 | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1,887 | 1,911 |
| 2021 | 39 | 21 | 3 | 15 | 1,813 | 1,879 |
| 2020 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 1,958 | 1,887 |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,622 | 1,711 |
| 2018 | 36 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 1,860 | 1,897 |
| 2017 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 1,740 | 1,724 |
| 2016 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1,744 | 1,944 |
| 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,160 | 2,115 |
| 2013 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1,835 | 1,960 |
| 2012 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1,894 | 1,894 |
| 2011 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1,832 | 1,699 |
| 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,789 | 1,489 |
| 2009 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1,725 | 1,725 |
| 2008 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | – | – |
| 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,878 | 1,478 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2,329 | 1,929 |
Where Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen has played
Vietnam (74) · Thailand (3) · Indonesia (1)
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 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 89.3% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 31.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 46.7% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 20 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen's chess games
All 172 games by Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Oct 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: 69 wins, 37 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| 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 |
| Mar 2023 | Tran Gia Thu Pham | 2,238 | Budapest FS03 IM | D66 |
| Feb 2022 | Luong Phuong Hanh | 2,229 | ch-VIE w | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE w | 2023 | 62 | 29 | 1,788 |
| ch-VIE w | 2024 | 43 | 19.5 | 1,873 |
| 6th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,915 |
| Hanoi Open w | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,759 |
| chASEAN w U20 13th | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,981 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,885 |
| 5th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
| VIE Cup w | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen's chess games?
172 games by Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen, from Jul 2012 to Oct 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 84 games with White in our database, Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen answers 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (4% 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 (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 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 (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 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 172 games by Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen, covering Jul 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 37 draws, 67 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tran Ngoc Thuy Nguyen?
172 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.