Prepare against Courtney Lee
TTO · World #59,451 classical · FIDE ID 7703228
Our database contains 59 games by Courtney Lee, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Courtney Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Courtney 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 | 1,858 | 1,863 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 27.1% |
| As White | 32 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Courtney Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Courtney Lee's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 84.4% | 31.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 31.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lee usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Lee usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Courtney Lee's chess games
All 59 games by Courtney Lee in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1982 | Christie Hon Kah Seng | 2,235 | Olympiad-25 | C00 |
| Oct 2017 | Andrew Bowles | 1,851 | 25th De Verteuil Memorial | B23 |
| Oct 2016 | Ian Ali | 1,768 | 24th De Verteuil Memorial | B06 |
| Oct 2016 | Miguel Francois | 1,743 | 24th De Verteuil Memorial | C42 |
| Nov 2016 | Marlon Austin | 1,688 | 24th De Verteuil Memorial | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 14 | 6 | 2,217 |
| Port of Spain Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,650 |
| Olympiad-23 | 1978 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,072 |
| 24th De Verteuil Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,871 |
| 26th De Verteuil Memorial | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,683 |
| 25th De Verteuil Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| Caribbean Open | 1999 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,112 |
| 37th American Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Courtney Lee's chess games?
59 games by Courtney Lee, from Dec 2016 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 Courtney Lee has played.
What does Courtney Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Courtney Lee opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Courtney Lee answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Courtney Lee play as White?
As White, Courtney Lee's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Courtney Lee play as Black?
As Black, Courtney Lee most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Courtney Lee's FIDE rating?
Courtney Lee is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Courtney Lee played?
Our database contains 59 games by Courtney Lee, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Courtney Lee?
59 games by Courtney 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.