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Nhung Hong Nguyen WFM

Username: hongnhung1234

Location: Hà Nội

Playing Since: 2016-09-11 (Active)

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Daily: 1678
74W / 25L / 7D
Rapid: 2239
30W / 4L / 1D
Blitz: 2626
1438W / 1216L / 178D
Bullet: 2604
1451W / 1378L / 167D

Nhung Hong Nguyen - Woman FIDE Master & Chess Dynamo

Welcome to the world of Nhung Hong Nguyen, who might also be known by the username hongnhung1234 in the vast digital kingdom of chess.com. Earning the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master, Nhung is a player who pairs strategic depth with a dash of flair and a sprinkle of tenacity.

A Journey Through Ratings and Ranks

Starting out with daily ratings hovering around 1100 to 1400 in the early days, Nhung quickly blossomed on the battlefield of 64 squares. By 2019, she was cruising close to a 1900 daily rating, while her blitz and bullet skills skyrocketed to over 2600 and 2695 respectively — ratings that could make even grandmasters glance nervously over their shoulders.

Playing Style and Strengths

Nhung’s style is a fascinating cocktail of patience and calculated aggression. With an average moves per win hovering around 75, she clearly prefers methodical buildup to impulsive attacks. Endgames are a favorite playground, boasting a frequency of over 80% — a testament to her strength in turning those tricky endgame positions into sweet victories.

Tactical awareness? Off the charts! An 84% comeback rate and a cool 48% win rate even after losing a piece mean that Nhung never surrenders — she fights to the last pawn.

The Opening Repertoire: The Secret Weapon

While many try to flaunt opening lines, Nhung masters the art of the "Top Secret" opening with a jaw-dropping near 70% win rate in daily games and a solid 51% in blitz. When she plays the Sicilian Defense, Najdorf variation or beautiful variations like Hyperaccelerated Dragon, she brings both precision and surprise — a nightmare for any opponent.

Victories, Defeats, and Drama

Chess is a rollercoaster, and Nhung has ridden it fiercely: with 1506 wins in blitz, 1424 in bullet, and a solid record in rapid play too. She’s had thrilling wins by checkmate, including a recent spectacular win where she wrapped up with a decisive checkmate in just 36 moves. Losses do happen, as any great warrior knows, but with a tilt factor low enough to envy, Nhung bounces back stronger every time.

The Human Side

Behind those chess moves is a player who puts the "fun" in fundamentals. Nhung’s resilience and love for the game shine through every battle across the board — whether blitz, bullet, or daily. Her knack for winning matches against some of the most varied opponents (from "mile73" to "harrycun") shows not only adaptability but a spirit that refuses to back down.

When to Catch Nhung in Action

Statistically, midday to noon is prime time for her, peaking around 12 PM, perfectly aligned with those sharp, tactical moves. Mondays are her lucky day, boasting a win rate north of 60%, making the start of the week something to look forward to — especially for her fans.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re here to admire the rapid-fire tactics, the deep strategic play, or just hoping to witness a marvelous comeback, Nhung Hong Nguyen offers a chess journey that’s anything but boring. Keep an eye on hongnhung1234, because this Woman FIDE Master is not just playing chess — she's redefining how it's played.


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Feedback for Nhung Hong Nguyen

Great job on your recent games! Your performance shows strong understanding, particularly in tactical play and attacking opportunities. Here are some specific points to further enhance your skills:

Strengths

  • Active Piece Play: In your recent win with White against Rain_G0, you demonstrated excellent aggression with moves like Nh5+ and timely sacrifices, creating serious problems for your opponent’s king safety.
  • Opening Preparation: You consistently employ well-studied openings such as the Caro-Kann and the Closed Sicilian, leading to comfortable middlegame positions. Your choice of plans in these openings shows a solid theoretical foundation.
  • Endgame Precision: In your victories, you finish the games confidently, converting your advantage without giving your opponents counterplay. Your technique under pressure is a strong asset.

Areas to Improve

  • Time Management: There were a few games lost on time. Consider allocating your clock more evenly across phases, especially in complex positions, to maintain calculation accuracy throughout.
  • Handling Defensive Positions: In some of your losses, opponents were able to mount counterattacks when you were on the back foot (e.g., against Colorful_Houses). Work on improving defensive techniques and evaluating when to simplify or seek counter-chances.
  • Avoiding Tactical Oversights: A few games show tactical misses in critical moments, for example by allowing forks or pins against your pieces in the middle game. Training with tactical puzzles can sharpen your alertness.

Recommendations

  • Review your losses to identify recurring tactical patterns and focus your training on these motif types to reduce mistakes.
  • Practice endgame fundamentals regularly to maintain your conversion strength and avoid slips in technically drawn or slightly worse positions.
  • In openings, continue deepening your repertoire and familiarize yourself with typical middlegame plans arising from your chosen systems.
  • Try to play slower time controls occasionally to improve strategic understanding and calculation.

Keep up the excellent work, and remember that consistent, focused practice is the key to steady improvement. Your passion and skill are evident, and with some refinements you’ll climb even higher!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Artem Galaktionov 1W / 0L / 0D
Srihari L R 2W / 3L / 0D
Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu 3W / 1L / 0D
earlybird2012 1W / 0L / 0D
Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar 2W / 2L / 0D
fuzesabonyilaci 1W / 0L / 0D
Leon Luke Mendonca 1W / 2L / 1D
Matfey Rogov 1W / 1L / 0D
Alexander Reprintsev 1W / 1L / 0D
zayneelzein2011 1W / 5L / 1D
Most Played Opponents
mile73 144W / 101L / 21D
Harry Cun 54W / 13L / 2D
doralalalala 46W / 7L / 2D
mateschmate 2W / 28L / 2D
Koosha Jaferian 9W / 22L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2604 2626
2024 2654 2584 2239 1678
2023 2414 2576 2255
2022 2511 2483
2021 2417 2461 2160
2020 2171 2354 1674
2019 2206 2262 1766
2018 1804 2079 1834
2017 1714 1873 1318
2016 1603 1517 1736 1125
Rating by Year201620172018201920202021202220232024202526541125YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 160W / 147L / 26D 125W / 182L / 20D 87.4
2024 211W / 195L / 35D 194W / 220L / 29D 85.1
2023 207W / 186L / 22D 180W / 210L / 16D 84.3
2022 62W / 49L / 7D 52W / 63L / 9D 88.8
2021 274W / 201L / 30D 251W / 241L / 28D 85.9
2020 142W / 112L / 12D 113W / 136L / 22D 82.9
2019 438W / 275L / 46D 378W / 341L / 42D 76.5
2018 51W / 14L / 2D 54W / 13L / 2D 69.0
2017 91W / 33L / 5D 68W / 54L / 3D 57.0
2016 41W / 30L / 2D 43W / 23L / 3D 66.0

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 314 159 142 13 50.6%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 168 77 84 7 45.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 153 76 71 6 49.7%
Amar Gambit 133 71 51 11 53.4%
Scandinavian Defense 130 66 54 10 50.8%
Dutch Defense 110 42 63 5 38.2%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 88 37 45 6 42.0%
Modern 87 35 48 4 40.2%
Czech Defense 73 32 35 6 43.8%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 72 48 19 5 66.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 467 260 186 21 55.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 142 80 59 3 56.3%
Scotch Game 135 70 58 7 51.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 128 54 71 3 42.2%
Dutch Defense 125 61 57 7 48.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 114 53 52 9 46.5%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 107 48 54 5 44.9%
Scandinavian Defense 94 51 35 8 54.3%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack 87 45 37 5 51.7%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation 86 38 45 3 44.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 7 7 0 0 100.0%
Scotch Game 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Australian Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Bird Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 13 8 2 3 61.5%
Scotch Game 11 10 1 0 90.9%
Dutch Defense 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Sicilian Defense 5 4 1 0 80.0%
Barnes Defense 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Philidor Defense 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 3 3 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 28 0
Losing 12 0