Prepare against Van Quan Nguyen
VNM · World #61,971 classical · FIDE ID 12418943
When preparing against Van Quan Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 48 games by Van Quan Nguyen, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Van Quan Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Van Quan 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 | 1,849 | 1,939 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,936 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,938 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 21 | 11 | 16 | 43.8% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 60.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Van Quan Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Van Quan Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 36.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 36.8% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Van Quan Nguyen's chess games
All 48 games by Van Quan Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Kochmurad Geldyev | 2,155 | 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | A46 |
| Jun 2020 | Chamal Gedgafov | 2,154 | ch-IPCA Online | D15 |
| Nov 2020 | Albert Olivera Gutierrez | 2,097 | Online Olym Disabilities | E91 |
| Nov 2020 | Mihai Dima | 1,997 | Online Olym Disabilities | B97 |
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kolomytchenko | 1,986 | ch-IPCA Online | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-VIE | 2019 | 16 | 7 | 1,867 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,183 |
| Online Olym Disabilities | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-ASEAN 9th | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,740 |
| 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open B | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Van Quan Nguyen's chess games?
48 games by Van Quan Nguyen, from Apr 2017 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 Van Quan Nguyen has played.
What does Van Quan Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Van Quan Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Van Quan Nguyen answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games).
What openings does Van Quan Nguyen play as White?
As White, Van Quan Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Van Quan Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Van Quan Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Van Quan Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Van Quan Nguyen is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Van Quan Nguyen played?
Our database contains 48 games by Van Quan Nguyen, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Van Quan Nguyen?
48 games by Van Quan 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.