Doanh Nguyễn

Doanh Nguyễn (aka Doanhthua) - The Not-So-Grandmaster Grandmaster

Born to confuse opponents and computers alike, Doanhthua is a rising chess player who dances on the fine line between brilliance and blunder. With a peak rapid rating just shy of 500 (487 to be exact, achieved on May 11, 2025) and a blitz max of 630, Doanh has earned a reputation as a formidable foe in online arenas.

Playing Style & Strengths

Doanh’s style can be described as unpredictably strategic with a sprinkle of tactical fireworks. A master of the Scandinavian Defense and especially its Mieses-Kotrc Variation (boasting a neat 50% win rate), Doanh also shows a fondness for the Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation, where winning over 70% of the games played is no accident.

The player demonstrates a healthy patience with an average of nearly 60 moves per win, and tends to keep the endgame alive more than half of the time (54.25%). Such persistence pays off in a comeback rate of almost 70%, revealing the resilience of Doanhthua when the chips are down.

Quirks and Funny Facts

• Early resignation rate is under 8%; Doanhthua usually fights until the last pawn or blunder.
• Despite morning being quiet, the best time to play is at 5 AM — maybe fueled by caffeine or the starring role in a chess-themed morning soap opera?
• Current longest winning streak stands at a respectable 6 games, while the longest losing streak serves as a humbling reminder at 8 defeats.
• Doanhthua has a peculiar love/hate relationship with the King’s Pawn Opening, suffering a mere 17.65% win rate — but hey, every hero has their Achilles' heel!

Recent Battles

Not one to shy away from action, Doanhthua recently delivered a stunning checkmate victory against matduro with the French Defense Queens Knight Variation. On another occasion, showcasing deft technique, Doanhthua won by resignation against Silver911Chess, successfully leveraging a King’s Pawn Opening with a precise Kings Knight Variation.

But alas, even chess ninjas have their off days: a recent loss against Gary-Cuckparov ended in a checkmate, a harsh reminder that chess is humbling and never predictable.

Stats Snapshot

• Rapid record: 187 wins, 175 losses, 27 draws
• Blitz record: 5 wins, 6 losses (rookies in blitz beware!)
• Win rates by color: Slight edge with black (51.5%) over white (44.5%) — apparently the dark side is where Doanhthua shines.

Final Thoughts

Doanh Nguyễn may not fill stadiums yet, but is definitely making waves in the online chess community with a mix of tactical grit, strategic depth, and a flair for surprising wins at unexpected hours. If you face Doanhthua, prepare for a battle that could last long, twist unexpectedly, and end with a memorable finish – be it checkmate or humorous blunder.