Prepare against Viet Huy Nguyen
VNM · World #24,038 classical · FIDE ID 12405884
Our database contains 85 games by Viet Huy Nguyen, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viet Huy Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viet Huy 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 | 2,025 | 2,066 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,042 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,011 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 27 | 18 | 39 | 31.8% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viet Huy Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viet Huy Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 73.2% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 19.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 22.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 52.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Viet Huy Nguyen's chess games
All 85 games by Viet Huy Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 27 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Bao Nghia Dong | 2,137 | ch-VIE | A57 |
| Mar 2018 | Van Toan Thanh Nguyen | 2,039 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open B | A47 |
| Mar 2018 | Thi Van Anh Doan | 2,038 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open B | A45 |
| Mar 2018 | Phi Hung Vu | 2,013 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open B | B22 |
| Dec 2014 | Nu Hong An Ton | 2,006 | 7th ch-VIE Resolution | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2019 | 41 | 15 | 1,970 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,031 |
| chT-VIE | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,075 |
| ch-VIE U15 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,862 |
| ch-VIE B | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,774 |
| 7th ch-VIE Resolution | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,853 |
| 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open B | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2,251 |
| ch-ASEAN U16 17th | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viet Huy Nguyen's chess games?
85 games by Viet Huy Nguyen, from Sep 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 Viet Huy Nguyen has played.
What does Viet Huy Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Viet Huy Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viet Huy Nguyen answers 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Viet Huy Nguyen play as White?
As White, Viet Huy Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viet Huy Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Viet Huy Nguyen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Viet Huy Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Viet Huy Nguyen is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Viet Huy Nguyen played?
Our database contains 85 games by Viet Huy Nguyen, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viet Huy Nguyen?
85 games by Viet Huy 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.