Prepare against Peter N Lee
FM · United Kingdom · World #3,725 classical · FIDE ID 400394
When preparing against Peter N Lee, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Peter N Lee, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter N Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter N 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 | 2,311 | 2,390 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,390 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 73 | 97 | 64 | 31.2% |
| As White | 117 | 42 | 51 | 24 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 117 | 31 | 46 | 40 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter N Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter N Lee's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 94.9% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lee usually continues d3 (70.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 74.1% | 46.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 82.9% | 44.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Peter N Lee's chess games
All 234 games by Peter N Lee in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 73 wins, 97 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Elliott Winslow | 2,330 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | C03 |
| Jan 2015 | Josiah Stearman | 2,195 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | B38 |
| Jun 2016 | Ganesh Murugappan | 2,057 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | B37 |
| Jan 2015 | Peter G Grey | 2,006 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | C78 |
| Jun 2016 | Arnold Hua | 1,954 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonal Den Haag | 1966 | 16 | 8.5 | – |
| 54th British Championship | 1967 | 11 | 7 | – |
| Zuerich Junior | 1964 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| 55th British Championship | 1968 | 11 | 7 | – |
| 17th Olympiad Final B | 1966 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| 58th British Championship | 1971 | 11 | 5 | – |
| British CF-52 Championship | 1965 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| Southend | 1968 | 10 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter N Lee's chess games?
234 games by Peter N Lee, from Apr 2003 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 Peter N Lee has played.
What does Peter N Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Peter N Lee opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter N Lee answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Peter N Lee play as White?
As White, Peter N Lee's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter N Lee play as Black?
As Black, Peter N Lee most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Peter N Lee's FIDE rating?
Peter N Lee is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Peter N Lee played?
Our database contains 234 games by Peter N Lee, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 97 draws, 64 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter N Lee?
234 games by Peter N 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.