Prepare against A Keith Aitchison
United Kingdom · World #88,101 classical · FIDE ID 2403072
When preparing against A Keith Aitchison, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 104 games by A Keith Aitchison, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find A Keith Aitchison's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout A Keith Aitchison 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 | 1,764 | 1,926 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,813 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,816 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 30.8% |
| As White | 57 | 18 | 24 | 15 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of A Keith Aitchison's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from A Keith Aitchison's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Aitchison usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Aitchison usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Aitchison usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Aitchison usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Aitchison usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 42.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
A Keith Aitchison's chess games
All 104 games by A Keith Aitchison in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Sep 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: 32 wins, 37 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Pete Morriss | 2,075 | 122nd ch-SCO | D40 |
| Jul 2009 | Stuart Hayes | 1,997 | ch-SCO | B06 |
| Jul 2019 | Robert Kane | 1,850 | 126th ch-SCO | E61 |
| Sep 2026 | Alastair Muirhead | 1,794 | Ayr Congress 2026 | Major | B15 |
| Jul 2026 | David Galbraith | 1,767 | Scottish International Open 2026 | U1800 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open Challengers | 2014 | 16 | 5 | 1,564 |
| Scottish International Open 2026 | U1800 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,918 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,980 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,661 |
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,926 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Major | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,725 |
| ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find A Keith Aitchison's chess games?
104 games by A Keith Aitchison, from Nov 2009 to Sep 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 A Keith Aitchison has played.
What does A Keith Aitchison play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, A Keith Aitchison opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, A Keith Aitchison answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does A Keith Aitchison play as White?
As White, A Keith Aitchison's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does A Keith Aitchison play as Black?
As Black, A Keith Aitchison most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is A Keith Aitchison's FIDE rating?
A Keith Aitchison is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Jul 2014).
How many games has A Keith Aitchison played?
Our database contains 104 games by A Keith Aitchison, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 37 draws, 35 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against A Keith Aitchison?
104 games by A Keith Aitchison 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.