Prepare against Michael Lee
IM · United States · World #3,302 classical · FIDE ID 2026562
Our database contains 286 games by Michael Lee, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 2,326 | 2,435 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,331 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 98 | 94 | 94 | 34.3% |
| As White | 142 | 62 | 46 | 34 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 144 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Lee's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 102 | 71.8% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 19 | 13.4% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 11.3% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.5% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 72% of White games, 62.7% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nc3 (58.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nc3 (60.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lee usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Lee usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 72.4% | 40.5% |
| c6 | 10 | 17.2% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.3% | 8.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 88.0% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
Michael Lee's chess games
All 286 games by Michael Lee in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 98 wins, 94 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 15/8/11 | 44.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 11/6/0 | 64.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Julio Becerra Rivero | 2,602 | 18th North American Open | A21 |
| Aug 2021 | Aleksander Mista | 2,560 | Seattle Summer | D41 |
| May 2026 | Sonis,Francesco | 2,556 | 35th Chicago Open 2026 | B40 |
| Aug 2021 | Andrey Stukopin | 2,555 | Seattle Summer | A39 |
| Jun 2026 | Andriasian,Z | 2,549 | DC International 2026 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Washington State | 2019 | 44 | 31 | 2,413 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,369 |
| San Jose Mission 360-B | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,395 |
| PNWCC Last Dance A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,328 |
| Redmond PNWCC President Day | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,357 |
| Seattle Summer | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,413 |
| 1st Los Angeles Metropolitan Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,472 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring GM A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Lee's chess games?
286 games by Michael Lee, from Apr 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 Michael Lee has played.
What does Michael Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Michael Lee opens with 1.c4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Lee answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Lee play as White?
As White, Michael Lee's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Lee play as Black?
As Black, Michael Lee most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Michael Lee's FIDE rating?
Michael Lee is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Michael Lee played?
Our database contains 286 games by Michael Lee, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 94 draws, 94 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Lee?
286 games by Michael 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.