Prepare against Ethan Lee
Guyana · World #105,435 classical · FIDE ID 19700660
When preparing against Ethan Lee, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 50 games by Ethan Lee, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ethan Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ethan 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 | 1,714 | 1,738 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,622 | 1,622 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 17 | 11 | 22 | 34.0% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ethan Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ethan Lee's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 54.2% | 34.6% |
| e4 | 11 | 45.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Lee usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Lee usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Lee usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lee usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Ethan Lee's chess games
All 50 games by Ethan Lee in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Roberto Neto | 1,654 | ch-GUY | B13 |
| Aug 2020 | Ilya Stetsenko | 1,596 | Online Olym Div4 E | A48 |
| Dec 2019 | Nickaylah Curwin | 1,547 | ch-Central America Carribean U20 | C01 |
| Apr 2022 | Rajiv Adhikari Lee | 1,530 | ch-GUY U20 | D00 |
| Apr 2022 | Keron Sandiford | 1,529 | ch-GUY U20 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GUY U20 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,595 |
| ch-Central America Carribean U20 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,622 |
| ch-CAN U20 U1800 | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,122 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,818 |
| ch-GUY | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,674 |
| Wch FIDE Online U18 America Qualifier | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,433 |
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan Lee's chess games?
50 games by Ethan Lee, from May 2018 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 Ethan Lee has played.
What does Ethan Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ethan Lee opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan Lee answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ethan Lee play as White?
As White, Ethan Lee's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ethan Lee play as Black?
As Black, Ethan Lee most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ethan Lee's FIDE rating?
Ethan Lee is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess and 1,622 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Ethan Lee played?
Our database contains 50 games by Ethan Lee, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan Lee?
50 games by Ethan 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.