Prepare against Soi-Hock Lee
MYS · World #54,992 classical · FIDE ID 5715903
Our database contains 44 games by Soi-Hock Lee, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Soi-Hock Lee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soi-Hock 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 | 1,874 | 2,210 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 2,061 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,977 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 34.1% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soi-Hock Lee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soi-Hock Lee's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lee usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Lee usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Lee usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Soi-Hock Lee's chess games
All 44 games by Soi-Hock 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1989 | Vajira Perera | 2,295 | chT-Asia final 8th | B04 |
| Nov 1988 | H. Noaman | 2,205 | Olympiad-28 | D87 |
| Nov 1988 | Orrin Tonsingh | 2,205 | Olympiad-28 | B33 |
| Jul 1989 | Khalid Janahi | 2,205 | chT-Asia final 8th | B04 |
| Nov 2019 | Ul Haq Ehtesham | 1,716 | Budha Bhandari Memorial | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asia w | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| Budha Bhandari Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,774 |
| ch-Asian Amateur | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,823 |
| chT-Asia final 8th | 1989 | 6 | 3 | 2,310 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 6 | 2 | 2,113 |
| Adelaide Open | 1990 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Soi-Hock Lee's chess games?
44 games by Soi-Hock 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 Soi-Hock Lee has played.
What does Soi-Hock Lee play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Soi-Hock Lee opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soi-Hock Lee answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Soi-Hock Lee play as White?
As White, Soi-Hock Lee's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soi-Hock Lee play as Black?
As Black, Soi-Hock Lee most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Soi-Hock Lee's FIDE rating?
Soi-Hock Lee is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Soi-Hock Lee played?
Our database contains 44 games by Soi-Hock Lee, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soi-Hock Lee?
44 games by Soi-Hock 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.