Prepare against Xuan Dat Pham
CM · VNM · World #26,478 classical · FIDE ID 12401307
Our database contains 431 games by Xuan Dat Pham, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xuan Dat Pham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xuan Dat Pham 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 | 2,008 | 2,253 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,173 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,272 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 431 | 169 | 105 | 157 | 39.2% |
| As White | 221 | 94 | 49 | 78 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 210 | 75 | 56 | 79 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xuan Dat Pham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xuan Dat Pham's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 63.8% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 32 | 14.5% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 31 | 14.0% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 6.3% | 46.4% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pham usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Pham usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pham usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 37.4% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 33 | 36.3% | 62.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.7% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.6% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 5.5% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 82.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.8% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Xuan Dat Pham's chess games
All 431 games by Xuan Dat Pham in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 169 wins, 105 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 28 | 11/6/11 | 39.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Van Huy Nguyen | 2,480 | ch-VIE | D02 |
| Jan 2021 | Tran Huy Khanh Nguyen | 2,459 | VIE Cup | E44 |
| Mar 2021 | Sang Cao | 2,414 | ch-VIE | B81 |
| Jun 2016 | Canh Huan Hoang | 2,405 | ch-VIE | B13 |
| May 2019 | Thanh Ninh Vo | 2,371 | ch-VIE | E44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2024 | 174 | 87 | 2,147 |
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 94 | 56 | 2,222 |
| ch-VIE Open | 2020 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,215 |
| VIE Cup | 2021 | 12 | 7 | 2,116 |
| 5th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,104 |
| 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,208 |
| 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| Hanoi IM | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tuan Minh Tran (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xuan Dat Pham's chess games?
431 games by Xuan Dat Pham, from Oct 2008 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 Xuan Dat Pham has played.
What does Xuan Dat Pham play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Xuan Dat Pham opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xuan Dat Pham answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Xuan Dat Pham play as White?
As White, Xuan Dat Pham's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 221 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xuan Dat Pham play as Black?
As Black, Xuan Dat Pham most often plays: English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Xuan Dat Pham's FIDE rating?
Xuan Dat Pham is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Xuan Dat Pham played?
Our database contains 431 games by Xuan Dat Pham, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 105 draws, 157 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xuan Dat Pham?
431 games by Xuan Dat Pham 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.