Sang Cao vs Duc Hoa Nguyen
GM Sang Cao (2327) · GM Duc Hoa Nguyen (2375)
Sang Cao and Duc Hoa Nguyen have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2010 and the most recent in Mar 2021. Cao leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Cao | Draws | Nguyen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cao with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Nguyen with White | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Cao | Draws | Nguyen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 1 | 12 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Cao | Draws | Nguyen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A63 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Sang Cao | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-VIE |
| Nov 2020 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | Sang Cao | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-VIE Open |
| Jun 2020 | Sang Cao | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-VIE |
| May 2019 | Sang Cao | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-VIE |
| Dec 2018 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | Sang Cao | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-VIE B |
| May 2018 | Sang Cao | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-VIE |
| Mar 2018 | Van Huy Nguyen | Sang Cao | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A |
| Mar 2018 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | Sang Cao | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A |
| Nov 2017 | Sang Cao | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-VIE |
| Apr 2016 | Sang Cao | Van Huy Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-VIE |
| Dec 2015 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | Sang Cao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 7th Penang Open |
| Mar 2014 | Sang Cao | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-VIE |
| Mar 2014 | Van Huy Nguyen | Sang Cao | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | ch-VIE |
| Dec 2012 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | Sang Cao | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-VIE |
| Dec 2012 | Sang Cao | Van Huy Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-VIE |
| Mar 2012 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | Sang Cao | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-VIE |
| Jan 2011 | Van Huy Nguyen | Sang Cao | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1st Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open |
| Sep 2010 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | Sang Cao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7th Kuala Lumpur Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sang Cao and Duc Hoa Nguyen?
In 18 recorded games, Sang Cao has 1 wins, Duc Hoa Nguyen has 5 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Sang Cao and Duc Hoa Nguyen played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Sep 2010 to Mar 2021.
What openings do Sang Cao and Duc Hoa Nguyen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (1 games), followed by the Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.