Prepare against Junhyeok Lee
IM · South Korea · World #1,532 classical · FIDE ID 13202340
When preparing against Junhyeok Lee, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 593 games by Junhyeok Lee, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Junhyeok Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Junhyeok 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 | 2,408 | 2,441 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,288 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,305 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 593 | 231 | 187 | 175 | 39.0% |
| As White | 304 | 128 | 91 | 85 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 289 | 103 | 96 | 90 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Junhyeok Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Junhyeok Lee's side.
First moves as White (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 51.0% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 102 | 33.6% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 11.2% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 4.3% | 76.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 55.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Lee usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 67.1% | 51.0% |
| g6 | 24 | 16.8% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 7.0% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 73.2% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 14 | 14.4% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 9.3% | 44.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Junhyeok Lee's chess games
All 593 games by Junhyeok Lee in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Aug 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: 231 wins, 187 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 18/10/16 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 19/13/9 | 46.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/13/7 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Robert Hovhannisyan | 2,642 | Titled Tue | B08 |
| Sep 2024 | Jorge Cori | 2,609 | Olympiad-45 | C11 |
| Dec 2020 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,606 | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | C41 |
| Jul 2022 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,583 | Titled Tue Early | B29 |
| Jul 2022 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,558 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 106 | 61 | 2,389 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,417 |
| Indonesia GM Feb | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,475 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,347 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,516 |
| 2nd Belgrade Summer GM | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,576 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| World ol U16 | 2014 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Junhyeok Lee's chess games?
593 games by Junhyeok Lee, from May 2012 to Aug 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 Junhyeok Lee has played.
What does Junhyeok Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 304 games with White in our database, Junhyeok Lee opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Junhyeok Lee answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Junhyeok Lee play as White?
As White, Junhyeok Lee's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 304 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Junhyeok Lee play as Black?
As Black, Junhyeok Lee most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Modern Defense (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Junhyeok Lee's FIDE rating?
Junhyeok Lee is currently rated 2,408 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Junhyeok Lee played?
Our database contains 593 games by Junhyeok Lee, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 231 wins, 187 draws, 175 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Junhyeok Lee?
593 games by Junhyeok 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.