Prepare against Lee Davis
CM · United Kingdom · World #71,430 classical · FIDE ID 1801325
When preparing against Lee Davis, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 20.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 552 games by Lee Davis, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lee Davis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lee Davis 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 | 1,816 | 2,071 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,969 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,965 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 552 | 161 | 198 | 193 | 29.2% |
| As White | 280 | 89 | 109 | 82 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 272 | 72 | 89 | 111 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lee Davis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lee Davis's side.
First moves as White (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 258 | 92.1% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.8% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Davis usually continues g3 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Davis usually continues g3 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Davis usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Davis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Davis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Davis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 72 | 55.4% | 46.5% |
| d6 | 35 | 26.9% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 6.9% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 82.5% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 15 | 15.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
Lee Davis's chess games
All 552 games by Lee Davis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 161 wins, 198 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 81 | 23/34/24 | 28.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 55 | 21/22/12 | 38.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 9/8/11 | 32.1% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Modern Defense | 79 | 27/16/36 | 34.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 7/14/13 | 20.6% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B07 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | De Antic | 2,347 | 39th ECC Open | E97 |
| May 2007 | Tim R Dickinson | 2,207 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | E67 |
| Jul 2014 | Joseph McPhillips | 2,200 | 101st ch-GBR | B09 |
| Aug 2016 | Walter Braun | 2,198 | South Wales Summer Open | E62 |
| May 2015 | Sven P. Zeidler | 2,186 | chT-WLS 1415 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2013 | 34 | 15 | 2,022 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,044 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,109 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 2 | 1,729 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 2 | 1,833 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tim Kett (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lee Davis's chess games?
552 games by Lee Davis, from Jul 2006 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 Lee Davis has played.
What does Lee Davis play on the first move as White?
Across 280 games with White in our database, Lee Davis opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lee Davis answers 1...g6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Lee Davis play as White?
As White, Lee Davis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (81 games, 28.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Catalan (28 games, 32.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 280 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lee Davis play as Black?
As Black, Lee Davis most often plays: Modern Defense (79 games, 34.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 272 games.
What is Lee Davis's FIDE rating?
Lee Davis is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Lee Davis played?
Our database contains 552 games by Lee Davis, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 198 draws, 193 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lee Davis?
552 games by Lee Davis 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.