Prepare against Tuan Loc Nguyen
VNM · World #15,348 classical · FIDE ID 12415936
When preparing against Tuan Loc Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Tuan Loc Nguyen, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tuan Loc Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tuan Loc 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 | 2,102 | 2,218 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,208 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,115 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 51 | 32 | 51 | 38.1% |
| As White | 64 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 70 | 29 | 13 | 28 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tuan Loc Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tuan Loc Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 71.9% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 21.9% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 44.6% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 93.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Tuan Loc Nguyen's chess games
All 134 games by Tuan Loc Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 51 wins, 32 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Phi Nhung Nguyen | 2,100 | ch-VIE U15 Girls | B50 |
| Oct 2019 | Dang Khoa Bui | 1,903 | chT-VIE | D78 |
| Sep 2019 | Quoc Phu Tran | 1,819 | chT-VIE | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2019 | 49 | 18.5 | 1,897 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2002 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-VIE U09 | 2000 | 17 | 10.5 | – |
| Hanoi nat Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,339 |
| 3rd ch-ASEAN U12 | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,227 |
| Nam Tieu hoc | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ASEAN-ch U10 2nd | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-VIE U15 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tuan Loc Nguyen's chess games?
134 games by Tuan Loc Nguyen, from Jul 2015 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 Tuan Loc Nguyen has played.
What does Tuan Loc Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Tuan Loc Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tuan Loc Nguyen answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Tuan Loc Nguyen play as White?
As White, Tuan Loc Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tuan Loc Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Tuan Loc Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Tuan Loc Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Tuan Loc Nguyen is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Tuan Loc Nguyen played?
Our database contains 134 games by Tuan Loc Nguyen, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 32 draws, 51 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tuan Loc Nguyen?
134 games by Tuan Loc 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.