Manh Duc Nguyen vs Nam Kiet Nguyen
Manh Duc Nguyen (15, CM, VIE) and Nam Kiet Nguyen (15, CM, VIE) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Nguyen leads with 6 wins to 5, with 5 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Ha Noi Rapid Chess Open 2025 saw Nguyen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2250 and 2166, the Elo model gives Nguyen a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2250 vs 2166 (Δ +84)
With Manh Duc Nguyen as white
57% Manh20% draw24% Nam
With Nam Kiet Nguyen as white
45% Manh24% draw31% Nam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Manh Duc Nguyen | Nam Kiet Nguyen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2250-1 | 2166 |
| Peak rating | 2251 · Mar 2026 | 2166 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 15 | 15 |
| World rank now | #5,817 | #10,150 |
| World rank peak | #5,788 | #10,128 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #42 |
| Games (career, STD) | 417 | 324 |
| Months active | 97 | 78 |
| % white wins | 53% | 61% |
| % black wins | 52% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2135 | 2021 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 170 | 198 |
Best Win
Manh Duc Nguyen
Nam Kiet Nguyen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Manh Duc Nguyen
Nam Kiet Nguyen