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Vietnamese chess masters are also seen as symbols of intelligence. Let's explore who these esteemed players are in the Vietnamese chess game.
Compilation of Vietnamese Chess Masters
1. Ngô Lan Hương
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Ngô Lan Hương is known as the queen of Vietnamese chess, the number one female chess player, and a Vietnamese chess master. She not only has experience playing in Vietnam but also on the international stage. In Vietnam, Ngô Lan Hương has achieved numerous awards including:
- 12-time World Chinese Chess Champion, and 15-time Asian Champion.
- In 2011, she won the champion title in the A1 Championship in Vietnam.
- In 2014, she won the individual gold medal in the Ho Chi Minh City Championship and became the national runner-up in the A1 Championship for women.
In addition, in 2011, she was the only female chess player invited by China to participate in the World Mind Sports Games held in Beijing.
2. Trềnh A Sáng
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According to statistics, the total number of games played is 332, with 140 wins, 106 draws, and only 86 losses, making Trềnh A Sáng (Hà Chảy) also a Vietnamese chess master, known as the Enigmatic Fairy, and the Three Linked Sets. As of 2017, he has achieved numerous awards including:
- Champion three times from 2000 to 2002
- 7-time national champion.
3. Nguyễn Hoàng Lâm
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When it comes to Vietnamese chess masters, it's impossible not to mention the name Nguyễn Hoàng Lâm. His connection with chess is full of interesting stories, as his father was the first person to teach him chess before joining a chess club in Hanoi. At the age of 10, his family moved to Ho Chi Minh City. The achievements of chess master Nguyễn Hoàng Lâm include:
- Gold medal at the Asian Chess Championship
- In 2011, Champion of the Asian Chinese Chess Championship in Macau
- Gold medal at the Asian Championship
- Awarded the International Special Ambassador
- Runner-up at the 2009 World Mind Sports Games
4. Trần Quốc Việt
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Vietnamese chess master Trần Quốc Việt is known as the Invisible Assassin for his highly artistic style of playing the chess counterattack of the Knight's Defense. In the Phương Trang tournament IV, he secured the 4th prize, helping his team achieve a high ranking in the tournament.
5. Nguyễn Vũ Quân
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Vietnamese chess master Nguyễn Vũ Quân is one of the protégés of Coach Trần Quốc Bảo. Possessing a creative and unique playing style, Nguyễn Vũ Quân is considered a formidable opponent in tournaments. Nguyễn Vũ Quân's most notable achievements in Chinese Chess are:
- 3-time national champion in 2004, 2005, and 2009.
- Achieved the title of the youngest Special Ambassador in Vietnam.
- Silver medalist in the World Chinese Chess Championship 2005.
6. Võ Minh Nhất
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Võ Minh Nhất is one of the Vietnamese chess masters who has made a name for Vietnamese chess internationally with many remarkable achievements such as:
- Ranked among the top players and received awards at the 2014 Ocean Spring Chess Tournament.
- Individual champion at the 2014 Tường An Chess International Tournament held in Fuzhou, China.
7. Lại Lý Huỳnh
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In the Vietnamese chess community, Lại Lý Huỳnh is regarded as the strongest Vietnamese chess master, a formidable opponent. His playing technique is outstanding and has earned him many admirable achievements such as:
- Silver medal at the 2009 Asian Indoor Games.
- National Chinese Chess Champion in 2014.
- Silver medal in the World Team Chess Championship in 2009.
- 3-time champion of the Ho Chi Minh City Championship.
8. Trương Á Minh
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In addition to the aforementioned names, Trương Á Minh is also a Vietnamese chess master, leaving a strong mark in matches with many achievements such as winning the International Chinese Chess Championship at Ocean Spring in China.
