Prepare against Richard W Y Lee
United Kingdom · World #21,931 classical · FIDE ID 418781
Our database contains 111 games by Richard W Y Lee, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard W Y Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard W Y 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 | 2,041 | 2,165 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 34 | 40 | 37 | 30.6% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 97 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard W Y Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard W Y Lee's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Lee usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lee usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 57.1% | 44.6% |
| c5 | 14 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.3% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 96.7% | 58.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Richard W Y Lee's chess games
All 111 games by Richard W Y Lee in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 34 wins, 40 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | James P Holland | 2,260 | BCF-chT2c 1314 (4NCL) | A11 |
| Feb 2017 | Akshaya Kalaiyalahan | 2,252 | chT2b-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | E06 |
| Feb 2014 | Stephen Swanson | 2,233 | chT2a-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | C26 |
| Aug 2023 | Jacob Connor Boswell | 2,226 | Newcastle under Lyme | B22 |
| Apr 2019 | John Hall | 2,207 | chT3Sa-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle under Lyme | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,265 |
| chT2b-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,761 |
| chTa-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,091 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| chT2a-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,344 |
| 10th High Wycombe e2e4 Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,140 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard W Y Lee's chess games?
111 games by Richard W Y Lee, from Jul 2011 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 Richard W Y Lee has played.
What does Richard W Y Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Richard W Y Lee opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard W Y Lee answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Richard W Y Lee play as White?
As White, Richard W Y Lee's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard W Y Lee play as Black?
As Black, Richard W Y Lee most often plays: Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Richard W Y Lee's FIDE rating?
Richard W Y Lee is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (May 2016).
How many games has Richard W Y Lee played?
Our database contains 111 games by Richard W Y Lee, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 40 draws, 37 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard W Y Lee?
111 games by Richard W Y 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.