Prepare against Lee Forace
Australia · World #142,509 classical · FIDE ID 3213196
When preparing against Lee Forace, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 70 games by Lee Forace, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lee Forace's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lee Forace 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 | 1,613 | 1,744 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,678 | 1,752 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,810 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 17 | 16 | 37 | 24.3% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lee Forace's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lee Forace's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 63.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 23.7% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 13.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Forace usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Forace usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Forace usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Forace usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Forace usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Forace usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Lee Forace's chess games
All 70 games by Lee Forace in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Mehmedalija Dizdarevic | 1,938 | Canberra ANU Open | B17 |
| Jun 2026 | Verdiyan,Bagrat | 1,894 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | B01 |
| Jun 2026 | Anandpara,Jayendra Saloni | 1,555 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | B23 |
| Apr 2009 | Norman Greenwood | 1,475 | 47th Doeberl Cup Minor | D02 |
| Apr 2003 | Michael Tracey | 1,404 | 41st Doeberl Cup Minor | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ACT Tuggeranong Vikings | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,084 |
| Melbourne Rating | 2002 | 9 | 1 | 1,808 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,679 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 1,495 |
| 41st Doeberl Cup Minor | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 1,557 |
| 47th Doeberl Cup Minor | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,359 |
| Canberra ANU Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,574 |
| Canberra Sunday Summer | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,630 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lee Forace's chess games?
70 games by Lee Forace, from May 2010 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 Forace has played.
What does Lee Forace play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Lee Forace opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lee Forace answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Lee Forace play as White?
As White, Lee Forace's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lee Forace play as Black?
As Black, Lee Forace most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Lee Forace's FIDE rating?
Lee Forace is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,678 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,744 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Lee Forace played?
Our database contains 70 games by Lee Forace, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lee Forace?
70 games by Lee Forace 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.