Prepare against Andy Lee
FM · United States · World #12,400 classical · FIDE ID 2017180
Our database contains 170 games by Andy Lee, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andy Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andy Lee before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,136 | 2,341 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,231 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 100 | 24 | 46 | 58.8% |
| As White | 85 | 52 | 8 | 25 | 61.2% |
| As Black | 85 | 48 | 16 | 21 | 56.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andy Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andy Lee's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 58.8% | 69.0% |
| d4 | 32 | 37.6% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 69.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lee usually continues d4 (92.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Lee usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 54.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 20 | 40.0% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 58.3% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Andy Lee's chess games
All 170 games by Andy Lee in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 100 wins, 24 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Patrick G Wolff | 2,564 | San Francisco Mechanics Institute Open | C54 |
| Jan 2009 | David Pruess | 2,422 | ch-Western Class 16th | D17 |
| Jan 2010 | Ricardo De Guzman | 2,395 | San Francisco Smyslov Mem | B07 |
| Feb 2010 | Alexandre Kretchetov | 2,393 | chT-USA Amateur West | C90 |
| Feb 2015 | Paul Whitehead | 2,365 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2012 | 27 | 23 | 2,271 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 22 | 11 | 2,273 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2014 | 19 | 16.5 | 2,283 |
| San Francisco MI | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,251 |
| San Francisco Smyslov Mem | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,172 |
| San Francisco TNM Litowsky Open | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,292 |
| San Francisco TNM Max Wilkerson Open | 2009 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,356 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2015 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,476 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andy Lee's chess games?
170 games by Andy Lee, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Andy Lee has played.
What does Andy Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Andy Lee opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andy Lee answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Andy Lee play as White?
As White, Andy Lee's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andy Lee play as Black?
As Black, Andy Lee most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Andy Lee's FIDE rating?
Andy Lee is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Andy Lee played?
Our database contains 170 games by Andy Lee, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 24 draws, 46 losses (58.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andy Lee?
170 games by Andy Lee reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.