Prepare against Edward S Lee
New Zealand · World #30,273 classical · FIDE ID 4303229
Our database contains 72 games by Edward S Lee, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edward S Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edward S 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 | 1,984 | 2,016 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 1,979 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 40 | 9 | 23 | 55.6% |
| As White | 37 | 23 | 5 | 9 | 62.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edward S Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edward S Lee's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 24 | 64.9% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 35.1% | 73.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 65% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Lee usually continues Bb2 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lee usually continues Bb2 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Lee usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 73.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lee usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lee usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 100.0% | 60.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Edward S Lee's chess games
All 72 games by Edward S Lee in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 40 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 24 | 15/2/7 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Russell John Dive | 2,298 | ch-North Island | A21 |
| Oct 2019 | Evan Timothy Capel | 2,183 | ch-South Island | A01 |
| Oct 2022 | Michael V R Steadman | 2,179 | ch-South Island Rapid | A00 |
| Apr 2019 | R Anthony Dowden | 2,066 | ch-North Island | A29 |
| Jan 2021 | John A McDonald | 2,027 | ch-NZL Open 128th | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 15 | 10 | 2,025 |
| 129th NZL-ch Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,811 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,985 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,060 |
| ch-NZL Open 128th | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,984 |
| ch-North Island | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-South Island Rapid | 2022 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| Southern Chess Classic | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward S Lee's chess games?
72 games by Edward S Lee, from Feb 2015 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 Edward S Lee has played.
What does Edward S Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Edward S Lee opens with 1.b3 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward S Lee answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Edward S Lee play as White?
As White, Edward S Lee's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward S Lee play as Black?
As Black, Edward S Lee most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Edward S Lee's FIDE rating?
Edward S Lee is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Edward S Lee played?
Our database contains 72 games by Edward S Lee, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (55.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward S Lee?
72 games by Edward S 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.