Prepare against Duc Hoa Nguyen
GM · VNM · World #1,940 classical · FIDE ID 12401358
When preparing against Duc Hoa Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.5% over 55 games.
Our database contains 1,548 games by Duc Hoa Nguyen, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Duc Hoa Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duc Hoa 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 | 2,387 | 2,518 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,509 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,462 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,548 | 757 | 416 | 375 | 48.9% |
| As White | 766 | 406 | 206 | 154 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 784 | 351 | 211 | 221 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duc Hoa Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duc Hoa Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (766 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 469 | 61.2% | 63.4% |
| e4 | 213 | 27.8% | 73.5% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 8.4% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 18 | 2.3% | 52.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 73.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (74.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (75.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (72.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 241 | 70.7% | 58.9% |
| Nf6 | 45 | 13.2% | 73.3% |
| e5 | 34 | 10.0% | 60.3% |
| c6 | 16 | 4.7% | 71.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 159 | 52.3% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 135 | 44.4% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.6% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Duc Hoa Nguyen's chess games
All 1,548 games by Duc Hoa Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Sep 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: 757 wins, 416 draws, 375 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 105 | 56/25/24 | 53.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 77 | 36/21/20 | 46.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 60 | 27/20/13 | 45.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 41 | 24/10/7 | 58.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 14/9/6 | 48.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 25 | 15/5/5 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 16/6/0 | 72.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 15/2/4 | 71.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 82 | 35/28/18 | 42.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 55 | 14/18/23 | 25.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 50 | 22/10/18 | 44.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 40 | 12/16/12 | 30.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 39 | 26/6/7 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 36 | 15/5/16 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 13/9/10 | 40.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 27 | 14/6/7 | 51.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 14/3/6 | 60.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,690 | 2nd Jakarta Indonesia Open | E01 |
| Jul 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,683 | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss | B15 |
| Aug 2014 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,672 | Olympiad-41 | E05 |
| Nov 2010 | Jianchao Zhou | 2,669 | 16th chT-Asia | D37 |
| Jul 2020 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,663 | PNWCC Online Masters WOO | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 249 | 157.5 | 2,376 |
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 126 | 82.5 | 2,329 |
| PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open | 2020 | 30 | 13 | 2,382 |
| ch-VIE U11 | 2022 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,524 |
| VIE Cup | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 2,134 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,487 |
| 4th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2014 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,538 |
| Asia zt 3.3 | 2013 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,405 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Chuong Pham (23 games) · Sang Cao (18 games) · Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen (18 games) · Tuan Minh Tran (18 games) · Anh Dung Nguyen (14 games) · The Anh Duong (13 games) · Hoang Thong Tu (11 games) · Quang Liem Le (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duc Hoa Nguyen's chess games?
1,548 games by Duc Hoa Nguyen, from Oct 2004 to Sep 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 Duc Hoa Nguyen has played.
What does Duc Hoa Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 766 games with White in our database, Duc Hoa Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duc Hoa Nguyen answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Duc Hoa Nguyen play as White?
As White, Duc Hoa Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (105 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (77 games, 46.8% win rate); Slav Defense (60 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 766 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duc Hoa Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Duc Hoa Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian (82 games, 42.7% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 25.5% win rate); Indian Defense (50 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 784 games.
What is Duc Hoa Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Duc Hoa Nguyen is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,518 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Duc Hoa Nguyen played?
Our database contains 1,548 games by Duc Hoa Nguyen, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 757 wins, 416 draws, 375 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duc Hoa Nguyen?
1,548 games by Duc Hoa 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.