Prepare against Hyo Lee
South Korea · World #27,759 classical · FIDE ID 13209299
When preparing against Hyo Lee, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Hyo Lee, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hyo Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hyo 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 | 2,000 | 2,013 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,215 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,192 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 24 | 7 | 28 | 40.7% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hyo Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hyo Lee's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lee usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Hyo Lee's chess games
All 59 games by Hyo Lee in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Sep 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: 24 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Bartosz Socko | 2,554 | Warsaw Chess Rapid & Blitz Championship 2026 - Blitz | B00 |
| Jul 2022 | Arkadiusz Leniart | 2,473 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | C56 |
| Jul 2025 | Monika Socko | 2,362 | Jana Maciei Mem | E94 |
| Feb 2026 | Dariusz Dziewonski | 2,297 | 2nd Erno Dede Mem | C53 |
| Jul 2025 | Oleksii Karvatskyi | 2,258 | Jana Maciei Mem | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szansa Chess Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,117 |
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,146 |
| Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,208 |
| 2nd Erno Dede Mem | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,232 |
| Warsaw Szansa Rapid Open | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,828 |
| 19th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,063 |
| Warsaw Open A | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hyo Lee's chess games?
59 games by Hyo Lee, from Feb 2018 to Sep 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 Hyo Lee has played.
What does Hyo Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Hyo Lee opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.h4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hyo Lee answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hyo Lee play as White?
As White, Hyo Lee's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hyo Lee play as Black?
As Black, Hyo Lee most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Hyo Lee's FIDE rating?
Hyo Lee is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hyo Lee played?
Our database contains 59 games by Hyo Lee, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hyo Lee?
59 games by Hyo 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.