Prepare against Daniel J Lea
United Kingdom · World #22,062 classical · FIDE ID 424340
When preparing against Daniel J Lea, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 49 games by Daniel J Lea, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel J Lea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel J Lea 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 | 2,040 | 2,040 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 36.7% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel J Lea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel J Lea's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Lea usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Lea usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Lea usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Daniel J Lea's chess games
All 49 games by Daniel J Lea in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Alex Golding | 2,080 | chT-BCF 1a 1617 (4NCL) | A76 |
| May 2024 | Alec Hedger | 2,071 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | C02 |
| Jul 2018 | Roland Molnar Gabor | 2,034 | 11th Paracin Summer Open A | D95 |
| Jan 2012 | Mark E Page | 2,023 | chT2b-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | C14 |
| Nov 2024 | Eldar Alizada | 1,998 | 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Paracin Summer Open A | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,885 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| chT2b-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,035 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,215 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,945 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2,161 |
| chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,145 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,757 |
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Where can I find Daniel J Lea's chess games?
49 games by Daniel J Lea, from Jul 2012 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 Daniel J Lea has played.
What does Daniel J Lea play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Daniel J Lea opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel J Lea answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Daniel J Lea play as White?
As White, Daniel J Lea's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel J Lea play as Black?
As Black, Daniel J Lea most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Daniel J Lea's FIDE rating?
Daniel J Lea is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel J Lea played?
Our database contains 49 games by Daniel J Lea, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel J Lea?
49 games by Daniel J Lea 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.