Nguyễn Bảo Nhật (nhatkhongngu) - The Top Secret Tactician
Meet Nguyễn Bảo Nhật, a chess player whose rating journey is as intriguing as a mystery novel—aptly described by his favorite opening, Top Secret. Starting modestly in 2024 with a rapid rating of 1307, he has rapidly (pun intended) climbed the ranks to a respectable 1534 by early 2025. His blitz and bullet ratings have been equally dynamic, showcasing his versatility across time controls.
With over 1800 rapid games under his belt, Nhật has clinched victory in nearly half of them, refusing to be easily outmaneuvered. His bullet win rate is particularly impressive at nearly 67%, proving he excels when the clock is merciless. Opponents beware: this player doesn’t just play chess; he plays psychological warfare, boasting a comeback rate of 68.63% and an almost mythical 98% win rate after losing a piece. If you manage to snag a piece from him, you might want to double-check your move, because this guy doesn't lose gracefully.
Nguyễn’s playing style reflects patience and resilience — averaging around 59 moves per win and typically engaging in lengthy endgames, with an endgame frequency of nearly 59%. Early resignation attempts are rare for him (just 5.7%), which tells us he fights until the final bell. His tilt factor of 13 indicates that even when the pressure mounts, he keeps his cool better than most.
He’s also something of a social strategist: his win rates vary by hour, peaking with staggering 75% victories at 5 PM, so if you plan a match, avoid that magic hour! And Sundays tend to be his least lucky day with a 45.78% win rate — maybe he’s too relaxed sipping coffee while playing.
Among his most frequent opponents are vugiaminh_2011 and nailz11, but he faces a wide variety of adversaries the chess world over. His longest winning streak is an impressive 18 games, a testament to his strategic focus over extended sessions.
Outside the chessboard, one could imagine Nguyễn as the mysterious grandmaster who prefers to work behind the scenes, letting his moves speak louder than any boastful claims. So, while his opening might remain a Top Secret, his dedication, endurance, and colorful chess battles are an open book.
Feedback for Nguyễn Bảo Nhật Nguyễn
Dear Nhật, I’ve reviewed some of your recent games and I’d like to share some constructive feedback to help you continue improving:
Strengths
- Opening Choices: You consistently play solid and classical openings such as the Italian Game and Queen’s Pawn structures. This builds a reliable foundation for middle game play.
- Tactical Awareness: Your ability to find winning tactics, including key exchanges and piece sacrifices (like Nxf6+ in your recent win), shows good calculation skills.
- King Safety: You castle early and make efforts to maintain king safety, which is critical in your easy-to-complicate positions.
Areas to Improve
- Middle Game Planning: Sometimes, your middle game plans can be more proactive. Look for opportunities to improve your piece activity earlier, rather than reacting to your opponent’s threats only.
- Piece Coordination: In a few games, coordinating your minor pieces (knights and bishops) and rooks could be sharpened. Try to develop harmonious plans where your pieces support each other creating multiple threats.
- Endgame Technique: Continuing to train basic endgames (e.g. rook endings and knight vs pawn scenarios) will help convert close winning positions more confidently and avoid slipping losing chances.
Specific Suggestions
- Study some classic games from the Four Knights Game and Italian Game to deepen opening knowledge and typical plans.
- Practice tactical puzzles focused on pins, forks, and discovered attacks to boost your calculation speed.
- Analyze your losses carefully to see if better defensive resources or counterattacks were available.
- Try to keep an eye on pawn structure and weaknesses that can be long-term targets in the middle and endgames.
Overall, you show good potential and understanding of fundamental chess concepts. Keep playing regularly, reviewing your games, and focusing on these improvement areas, and your rating and confidence will rise.
Feel free to share any specific questions or games you'd like help with!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vũ Gia Minh | 62W / 59L / 10D | |
| nailz11 | 6W / 7L / 0D | |
| seanthegoat8 | 10W / 2L / 0D | |
| simopap | 4W / 6L / 0D | |
| dungchessonyoutube | 2W / 6L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 913 | 1149 | 1534 | |
| 2024 | 913 | 1197 | 1307 | 903 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57W / 47L / 9D | 58W / 49L / 4D | 69.8 |
| 2024 | 688W / 551L / 69D | 660W / 589L / 89D | 61.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 91.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| French Defense | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 93 | 52 | 37 | 4 | 55.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 83 | 42 | 40 | 1 | 50.6% |
| Unknown | 60 | 33 | 27 | 0 | 55.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 52 | 29 | 19 | 4 | 55.8% |
| Australian Defense | 42 | 22 | 18 | 2 | 52.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 36 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 47.2% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 34 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 52.9% |
| French Defense | 29 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 69.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 28 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 46.4% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 19 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 57.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 183 | 86 | 87 | 10 | 47.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 129 | 51 | 69 | 9 | 39.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 109 | 57 | 44 | 8 | 52.3% |
| Australian Defense | 92 | 59 | 25 | 8 | 64.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 87 | 49 | 30 | 8 | 56.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 78 | 44 | 28 | 6 | 56.4% |
| Elephant Gambit | 68 | 30 | 34 | 4 | 44.1% |
| Petrov's Defense | 63 | 30 | 29 | 4 | 47.6% |
| French Defense | 61 | 30 | 26 | 5 | 49.2% |
| Amazon Attack | 53 | 25 | 20 | 8 | 47.2% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 1 |