Prepare against Ben Kellar
Canada · World #63,644 classical · FIDE ID 2620928
When preparing against Ben Kellar, expect 1.c4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ben Kellar, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben Kellar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Kellar 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 | 1,843 | 1,927 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 11 | 8 | 22 | 26.8% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Kellar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Kellar's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 76.2% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kellar usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kellar usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kellar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kellar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kellar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Ben Kellar's chess games
All 41 games by Ben Kellar in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte | 2,460 | Ottawa RA March Open | A16 |
| Jun 2015 | David Gordon | 2,300 | Outaouais Open (TORO) | D55 |
| Jan 2019 | William G. Doubleday | 2,041 | Ottawa RA Winter Open | A36 |
| Mar 2015 | Sam Marin | 1,915 | Gatineau Open A | B34 |
| Mar 2014 | Gilles Jobin | 1,896 | Gatineau Open | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa RA March Open | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,983 |
| November RA Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,972 |
| Outaouais Open (TORO) | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,086 |
| Ottawa RA Winter Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,150 |
| Gatineau Open A | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,061 |
| Gatineau Open | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2,016 |
| Outaouais Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,764 |
| Ottawa RA Fall Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Kellar's chess games?
41 games by Ben Kellar, from Dec 2014 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 Ben Kellar has played.
What does Ben Kellar play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ben Kellar opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Kellar answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Ben Kellar play as White?
As White, Ben Kellar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Kellar play as Black?
As Black, Ben Kellar most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ben Kellar's FIDE rating?
Ben Kellar is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Ben Kellar played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ben Kellar, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Kellar?
41 games by Ben Kellar 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.