Le Thao Nguyen Pham vs Nataliya Buksa
IM Le Thao Nguyen Pham (2348) · IM Nataliya Buksa (2382)
Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Nataliya Buksa have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Pham leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pham | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pham with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Buksa with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pham | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pham | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D57 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D62 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | N Buksa | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | World Rapid Women 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | N Buksa | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #40 |
| Oct 2024 | N Buksa | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #39 |
| Oct 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | N Buksa | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #38 |
| Oct 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | N Buksa | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Swiss Queens Wed #36 |
| Aug 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Swiss Queens Wed #31 |
| Jul 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Swiss Queens Wed #27 |
| May 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #17 |
| Jan 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Nataliya Buksa | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Swiss Queens Wed #1 |
| Jun 2021 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Nataliya Buksa | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Speed Chess w Q7 |
| Jun 2021 | Nataliya Buksa | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Speed Chess w Q4 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Nataliya Buksa?
In 11 recorded games, Le Thao Nguyen Pham has 1 wins, Nataliya Buksa has 8 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Nataliya Buksa played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2021 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Nataliya Buksa play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.