Vũ Nguyễn - The Rapid Resurgence Maestro
Meet Vũ Nguyễn, also known in the chess cosmos as nguyenhoangminhvu>, a player whose journey through the 64 squares resembles an epic saga complete with ups, downs, and triumphant comebacks.
Rating Rollercoaster & Comeback King
Starting his rapid chess adventures in 2022 with a humble rating of 1279, Vũ saw his numbers dip dramatically before slowly climbing back to impressive heights, peaking at 1182 in 2024 with a resilient last recorded rating of 1126 in 2025. Blitz and daily games tell similar tales of a player unafraid to face challenges head-on—even if the wins weren’t always abundant.
Statistically Speaking…
- Rapid Record: 653 wins, 626 losses, and 64 draws.
- Blitz & Daily: A modest handful of games but fierce spirit.
- Longest Winning Streak: A respectable 9 games — proof that when he’s hot, he’s burning!
- Comeback Rate: An astonishing 66.62%! Vũ isn’t just playing chess; he’s rewriting the rulebook on not giving up.
Playing Style & Psychological Warfare
With an early resignation rate of just 6.7%, Vũ’s motto seems to be "fight till the end." In fact, his games tend to be thoughtful marathons averaging over 57 moves per win, showing a knack for endurance and strategic patience.
He’s a bit of a night owl with a 77% win rate at 11 PM (23:00), proving perhaps sleep is overrated when there’s chess to be played.
The Opponent Whisperer
Vũ has a love-hate relationship with certain players. For example:
- Aliyorov_oo4: 100% win rate—clearly a favored rival!
- Dimott: 0%—some matches are just meant to humble us.
Yet regardless of the opponent, Vũ continues to display tenacity, tactical brilliance (illustrated by a perfect win rate after losing a piece), and a good-natured resilience despite the occasional tilt factor of 20.
Final Gambit
Whether clashing in rapid or blitz, Vũ Nguyễn remains a formidable force on the board—a player whose story reminds us that chess is not just about rating numbers, but about passion, perseverance, and the never-ending pursuit of the perfect move (or at least a hilarious blunder that somehow worked out).
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| jjtino | 2W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| periyasamym | 4W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| gorcnj | 0W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| ismoil_y | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| labanda2023 | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 812 | 1100 | ||
| 2024 | 904 | 1139 | 303 | |
| 2023 | 615 | |||
| 2022 | 1202 | 424 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2W / 5L / 0D | 2W / 3L / 0D | 48.9 |
| 2024 | 299W / 244L / 30D | 269W / 283L / 28D | 58.5 |
| 2023 | 34W / 19L / 2D | 29W / 27L / 1D | 52.8 |
| 2022 | 15W / 32L / 0D | 9W / 35L / 3D | 33.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1343 | 653 | 626 | 64 | 48.6% |
| Indian Game Yusupov Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Queens Knight Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 18.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Dutch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12.5% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 1 |
| Losing | 20 | 0 |