Prepare against Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen
CM · VNM · World #14,896 classical · FIDE ID 12417440
When preparing against Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 256 games by Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vuong Tung Lam 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 | 2,107 | 2,220 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,208 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,212 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 94 | 83 | 79 | 36.7% |
| As White | 131 | 51 | 37 | 43 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 125 | 43 | 46 | 36 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 96.9% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (43.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nguyen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 76.5% | 51.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 13.7% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 64.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 34.0% | 50.0% |
Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen's chess games
All 256 games by Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Aug 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: 94 wins, 83 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 39 | 14/14/11 | 35.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D79 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Frode Elsness | 2,410 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | D41 |
| Jun 2022 | Nguyen Tuan Anh Pham | 2,379 | ch-VIE U13 | D85 |
| Jun 2022 | Nguyen Bao Ta | 2,373 | ch-VIE U13 | D11 |
| Jun 2022 | Xuan Cuong Giap | 2,372 | ch-VIE U13 | D86 |
| Jun 2022 | Huu Duc Bui | 2,368 | ch-VIE U13 | A92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 45 | 19 | 1,877 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-VIE U13 | 2022 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,474 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,201 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,743 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,358 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,777 |
| chT-VIE | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen's chess games?
256 games by Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen, from May 2018 to Aug 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 Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen has played.
What does Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games).
What openings does Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen play as White?
As White, Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen play as Black?
As Black, Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen's FIDE rating?
Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen played?
Our database contains 256 games by Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 83 draws, 79 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vuong Tung Lam Nguyen?
256 games by Vuong Tung Lam 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.