Prepare against Deon Lee
CM · Belgium · World #12,002 classical · FIDE ID 1042017
Our database contains 88 games by Deon Lee, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Deon Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deon 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 | 2,141 | 2,214 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 36 | 22 | 30 | 40.9% |
| As White | 45 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deon Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deon Lee's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 86.7% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 13.3% | 91.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lee usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 91.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Lee usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Deon Lee's chess games
All 88 games by Deon Lee 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: 36 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Nicola Capone | 2,349 | ch-BEL U18 | A47 |
| Jul 2013 | Irina Gorshkova | 2,134 | ch-BEL Open | C42 |
| Jul 2017 | Oleg Iolis | 2,111 | ch-BEL Open | C44 |
| Apr 2015 | Nathan De Strycker | 2,103 | ch-BEL U20 Elite | E46 |
| Apr 2017 | Jorden Bratuszewski | 2,076 | ch-BEL U18 | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 16 | 9 | 2,043 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,892 |
| 17th Brasschaat Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-BEL U20 Elite | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,815 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,128 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| 16th Brasschaat Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deon Lee's chess games?
88 games by Deon Lee, 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 Deon Lee has played.
What does Deon Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Deon Lee opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deon Lee answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Deon Lee play as White?
As White, Deon Lee's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deon Lee play as Black?
As Black, Deon Lee most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Deon Lee's FIDE rating?
Deon Lee is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Deon Lee played?
Our database contains 88 games by Deon Lee, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deon Lee?
88 games by Deon 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.