Prepare against Daniel Joshua Lee
Canada · World #14,466 classical · FIDE ID 2640708
When preparing against Daniel Joshua Lee, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Daniel Joshua Lee, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Joshua Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Joshua 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 | 2,111 | 2,111 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,752 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,722 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 28 | 8 | 25 | 45.9% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Joshua Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Joshua Lee's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lee usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Daniel Joshua Lee's chess games
All 61 games by Daniel Joshua Lee in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Aug 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: 28 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Thanh Nha Duong | 2,206 | Canadian Closed 2026 | D27 |
| Jul 2026 | Piasetski,L | 2,159 | Canadian Open 2026 | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Xu,Daniel | 2,157 | Canadian Open 2026 | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Andres Fernandez Herrera | 2,137 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | C54 |
| Jul 2026 | Yin,Zeming | 2,086 | Canadian Open 2026 | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,782 |
| 12th ch-Pan American School U11 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,501 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,163 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| GEO World Cup-A U12 | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,500 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O15 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| GEO World Cup Final U12 | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Joshua Lee's chess games?
61 games by Daniel Joshua Lee, from Jul 2023 to Aug 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 Joshua Lee has played.
What does Daniel Joshua Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Daniel Joshua Lee opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Joshua Lee answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Joshua Lee play as White?
As White, Daniel Joshua Lee's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Joshua Lee play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Joshua Lee most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Daniel Joshua Lee's FIDE rating?
Daniel Joshua Lee is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Daniel Joshua Lee played?
Our database contains 61 games by Daniel Joshua Lee, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Joshua Lee?
61 games by Daniel Joshua 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.