Prepare against Justin Lee
FM · United States · World #5,095 classical · FIDE ID 30947065
Our database contains 125 games by Justin Lee, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Justin Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin 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 | 2,271 | 2,300 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,067 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 32 | 45 | 48 | 25.6% |
| As White | 64 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 12 | 20 | 29 | 19.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Lee's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 85.7% | 49.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.9% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Lee usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lee usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 45.5% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 96.3% | 40.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Justin Lee's chess games
All 125 games by Justin Lee in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 32 wins, 45 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 5/11/7 | 21.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Semen Novozhilov | 2,446 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A01 |
| Feb 2025 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,444 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Feb 2025 | Vladimir Hamitevici | 2,423 | Titled Tue Late | D15 |
| Nov 2025 | G Leiva | 2,358 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C10 |
| Feb 2026 | Rout Padmini | 2,354 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 23 | 11 | 2,317 |
| New York Spring IM-C | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 2,208 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| New York 1000 GM Fall IM-C | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,285 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,156 |
| New York Summer 1000 GM IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,286 |
| New York Fall IM-C | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,220 |
| 51st Continental Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Lee's chess games?
125 games by Justin Lee, from Sep 2018 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 Justin Lee has played.
What does Justin Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Justin Lee opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Lee answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Justin Lee play as White?
As White, Justin Lee's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Lee play as Black?
As Black, Justin Lee most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Justin Lee's FIDE rating?
Justin Lee is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Justin Lee played?
Our database contains 125 games by Justin Lee, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 45 draws, 48 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Lee?
125 games by Justin 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.