Prepare against Ben Keohane
United Kingdom · World #29,649 classical · FIDE ID 433950
When preparing against Ben Keohane, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 152 games by Ben Keohane, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ben Keohane's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Keohane 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 | 1,988 | 2,045 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,006 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 2,107 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 59 | 18 | 75 | 38.8% |
| As White | 73 | 25 | 9 | 39 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 79 | 34 | 9 | 36 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Keohane's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Keohane's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 52.1% | 43.4% |
| b3 | 15 | 20.5% | 36.7% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 12.3% | 44.4% |
| f4 | 5 | 6.8% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 43.4% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Keohane usually continues f4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Keohane usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Keohane usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 21% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Keohane usually continues h3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Keohane usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Keohane usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 82.1% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 60.7% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Ben Keohane's chess games
All 152 games by Ben Keohane in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 59 wins, 18 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 28 | 12/4/12 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Yichen Han | 2,429 | UK Open Blitz Open Final | B06 |
| Jan 2023 | David L Haydon | 2,289 | Hastings Weekend Open | B10 |
| Feb 2024 | Stephen L A Orton | 2,154 | 2nd Cambridge Open | A01 |
| Jul 2024 | Edmond Andal | 2,145 | 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales | 2,115 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | C25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2024 | 15 | 1.5 | 1,962 |
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 1,789 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,934 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,843 |
| London Mindsports-C | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,804 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Keohane's chess games?
152 games by Ben Keohane, from Jun 2013 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 Ben Keohane has played.
What does Ben Keohane play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Ben Keohane opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.b3 (21% of games), 1.Nc3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Keohane answers 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ben Keohane play as White?
As White, Ben Keohane's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Gambit (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Keohane play as Black?
As Black, Ben Keohane most often plays: Alekhine Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Ben Keohane's FIDE rating?
Ben Keohane is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Ben Keohane played?
Our database contains 152 games by Ben Keohane, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 18 draws, 75 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Keohane?
152 games by Ben Keohane 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.