Prepare against Mark Mm. Lewis
ZAF · World #63,438 classical · FIDE ID 14305674
When preparing against Mark Mm. Lewis, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 81 games by Mark Mm. Lewis, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Mm. Lewis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Mm. Lewis 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 | 1,844 | 1,971 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,966 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 1,992 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 40.7% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 18 | 6 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Mm. Lewis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Mm. Lewis's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 73.2% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 26.8% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lewis usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Lewis usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Lewis usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lewis usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Lewis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Lewis usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Mark Mm. Lewis's chess games
All 81 games by Mark Mm. Lewis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Jul 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: 33 wins, 30 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | David Silva | 2,244 | South African Open | A04 |
| Jan 2018 | Themba Nene | 1,943 | ch-RSA Inter Regional | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Allister Metcalfe | 1,863 | ch-RSA Seniors | A26 |
| Dec 2019 | Andre Schutte | 1,859 | ch-RSA Seniors | A38 |
| Jan 2018 | Nhlanhla Thabethe | 1,788 | ch-RSA Inter Regional | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA Seniors | 2024 | 29 | 20.5 | 1,868 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 19 | 11 | 1,923 |
| ch-RSA Inter Regional | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,942 |
| Manyanani | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,889 |
| chT-RSA Inter Provincial | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,727 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,747 |
| chT-Western Province | 2018 | 3 | 3 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Mm. Lewis's chess games?
81 games by Mark Mm. Lewis, from Jul 2014 to Jul 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 Mark Mm. Lewis has played.
What does Mark Mm. Lewis play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Mark Mm. Lewis opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Mm. Lewis answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mark Mm. Lewis play as White?
As White, Mark Mm. Lewis's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Mm. Lewis play as Black?
As Black, Mark Mm. Lewis most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Mark Mm. Lewis's FIDE rating?
Mark Mm. Lewis is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Mark Mm. Lewis played?
Our database contains 81 games by Mark Mm. Lewis, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 30 draws, 18 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Mm. Lewis?
81 games by Mark Mm. Lewis 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.