Prepare against Maurice Lettsome
British Virgin Islands · World #82,726 classical · FIDE ID 2700093
When preparing against Maurice Lettsome, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 54 games by Maurice Lettsome, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maurice Lettsome's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurice Lettsome 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 | 1,781 | 1,834 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 8 | 8 | 38 | 14.8% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurice Lettsome's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurice Lettsome's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Lettsome usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Lettsome usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Lettsome usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (83% of these games) — Lettsome usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Lettsome usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 6.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Maurice Lettsome's chess games
All 54 games by Maurice Lettsome in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Virgilio De Asa | 2,205 | Olympiad-36 | E12 |
| Sep 2026 | ABDOUL-KARIM SEYDOU MAHAMADOU | 1,761 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,850 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 2 | 1,758 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,681 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,829 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 88+ | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,597 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurice Lettsome's chess games?
54 games by Maurice Lettsome, from Jan 2005 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 Maurice Lettsome has played.
What does Maurice Lettsome play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Maurice Lettsome opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurice Lettsome answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Maurice Lettsome play as White?
As White, Maurice Lettsome's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurice Lettsome play as Black?
As Black, Maurice Lettsome most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Maurice Lettsome's FIDE rating?
Maurice Lettsome is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Maurice Lettsome played?
Our database contains 54 games by Maurice Lettsome, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 38 losses (14.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurice Lettsome?
54 games by Maurice Lettsome 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.