Prepare against George E Lester
Australia · World #47,330 classical · FIDE ID 3200639
When preparing against George E Lester, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 191 games by George E Lester, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find George E Lester's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George E Lester 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 | 1,904 | 2,031 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,921 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 71 | 52 | 68 | 37.2% |
| As White | 98 | 41 | 24 | 33 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 93 | 30 | 28 | 35 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George E Lester's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George E Lester's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 95.9% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lester usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lester usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lester usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lester usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lester usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 88.6% | 41.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
George E Lester's chess games
All 191 games by George E Lester in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 71 wins, 52 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Aditya Udeshi | 2,416 | 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | A40 |
| Jan 2013 | Gregory J Canfell | 2,360 | Australian Open | E71 |
| Jan 2013 | Tristan Boyd | 2,306 | Australian Open | E71 |
| Apr 2010 | Mirko Rujevic | 2,261 | Sydney Open | B33 |
| Apr 2009 | Domagoj Dragicevic | 2,251 | Sydney Open A | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2018 | 33 | 20.5 | 1,995 |
| Sydney Open A | 2013 | 27 | 12 | 2,013 |
| ch-Queensland | 2013 | 16 | 10 | 2,074 |
| Australian Open | 2017 | 12 | 7 | 2,216 |
| Adelaide Young Masters | 1988 | 11 | 7 | – |
| Sydney Open | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,888 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George E Lester's chess games?
191 games by George E Lester, from Oct 2007 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 George E Lester has played.
What does George E Lester play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, George E Lester opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George E Lester answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does George E Lester play as White?
As White, George E Lester's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George E Lester play as Black?
As Black, George E Lester most often plays: King's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is George E Lester's FIDE rating?
George E Lester is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jan 2017).
How many games has George E Lester played?
Our database contains 191 games by George E Lester, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 52 draws, 68 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against George E Lester?
191 games by George E Lester 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.