Prepare against Matthew Kwan Ho Lee
Hong Kong SAR China · World #95,096 classical · FIDE ID 6006132
When preparing against Matthew Kwan Ho Lee, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 38 games by Matthew Kwan Ho Lee, covering Sep 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Kwan Ho Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Kwan Ho 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 | 1,744 | 1,781 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 18.4% |
| As White | 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 5.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2025): 176 rated games against 173 different opponents, across 26 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 163 | 38 | 55 | 70 | 23.3% | 1,746 | 1,632 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 105 | 10 | 37 | 58 | 9.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 34 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 44.1% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 1,841 | 1,641 |
| 2024 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 1,798 | 1,722 |
| 2023 | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 1,785 | 1,646 |
| 2022 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1,566 | 1,646 |
| 2019 | 48 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 1,729 | 1,586 |
| 2018 | 26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 1,743 | 1,634 |
Where Matthew Kwan Ho Lee has played
Germany (24) · Japan (1) · Poland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Kwan Ho Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Kwan Ho Lee's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 70.6% | 29.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 29.2% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Lee usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Lee usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lee usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Matthew Kwan Ho Lee's chess games
All 38 games by Matthew Kwan Ho Lee in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Nedjeljko Busic | 1,837 | 25th Rhein Main Open B | E60 |
| Jun 2022 | Wolfram Wirth | 1,596 | ch-Frankfurt A | B13 |
| Aug 2018 | Stephan Tschirschwitz | 1,530 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D55 |
| Jun 2023 | Max Hesselmann | 1,373 | 25th Rhein Main Open B | B15 |
| Jun 2023 | Sarvesh Kesavan | 1,319 | 25th Rhein Main Open B | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,511 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,687 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,556 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,511 |
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,529 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,394 |
| 29th Schweinfurt Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,636 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Kwan Ho Lee's chess games?
38 games by Matthew Kwan Ho Lee, from Sep 2018 to Oct 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 Matthew Kwan Ho Lee has played.
What does Matthew Kwan Ho Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Matthew Kwan Ho Lee opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Kwan Ho Lee answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Matthew Kwan Ho Lee play as White?
As White, Matthew Kwan Ho Lee's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Kwan Ho Lee play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Kwan Ho Lee most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Matthew Kwan Ho Lee's FIDE rating?
Matthew Kwan Ho Lee is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,781 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Matthew Kwan Ho Lee played?
Our database contains 38 games by Matthew Kwan Ho Lee, covering Sep 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Kwan Ho Lee?
38 games by Matthew Kwan Ho 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.