Prepare against Vincent Nguyen
FM · France · World #5,576 classical · FIDE ID 645974
Our database contains 84 games by Vincent Nguyen, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent 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 | 2,258 | 2,333 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,315 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 40 | 18 | 25 | 47.6% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 23 | 6 | 14 | 53.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 53.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 22.0% | 55.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
Vincent Nguyen's chess games
All 84 games by Vincent Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 40 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Quang Minh Le | 2,347 | ch-VIE U13 | C02 |
| Jul 2022 | Nguyen Tien Dung Dang | 2,322 | ch-VIE U13 | A45 |
| Feb 2010 | Guillaume Perrin | 2,309 | 1st Gif sur Yvette Open | C16 |
| Feb 2010 | Xavier Lebrun | 2,168 | 1st Gif sur Yvette Open | C16 |
| Apr 2009 | Bastien Dubessay | 2,134 | ch-FRA U16 | A72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U12 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 1,940 |
| 1st Gif sur Yvette Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,318 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,323 |
| Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,059 |
| Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,142 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,389 |
| Massy Open | 2010 | 7 | 6 | 2,212 |
| Orsay Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Nguyen's chess games?
84 games by Vincent Nguyen, from Jan 2005 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 Vincent Nguyen has played.
What does Vincent Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Vincent Nguyen opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Nguyen answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Vincent Nguyen play as White?
As White, Vincent Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Nguyen most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Vincent Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Vincent Nguyen is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Vincent Nguyen played?
Our database contains 84 games by Vincent Nguyen, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Nguyen?
84 games by Vincent 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.