Prepare against Brendan Keenan
United Kingdom · World #80,800 classical · FIDE ID 2409151
When preparing against Brendan Keenan, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Brendan Keenan, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brendan Keenan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brendan Keenan 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 | 1,787 | 1,787 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 26.5% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brendan Keenan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brendan Keenan's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Keenan usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Keenan usually continues Bf4 (10.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Keenan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Keenan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Keenan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Brendan Keenan's chess games
All 34 games by Brendan Keenan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Nevil Chan | 2,042 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D00 |
| Sep 2021 | Edgar Wilson | 1,887 | chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | B11 |
| Nov 2020 | Thomas G Goldrick | 1,879 | chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | D02 |
| May 2020 | Zak Tomlinson | 1,802 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A48 |
| May 2020 | John K Holliday | 1,798 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,606 |
| chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,738 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| Isle of Lewis Open | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,033 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,727 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,667 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 2,059 |
| chT-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online Playoffs | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brendan Keenan's chess games?
34 games by Brendan Keenan, from Jul 2019 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 Brendan Keenan has played.
What does Brendan Keenan play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Brendan Keenan opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brendan Keenan answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (100% of games).
What openings does Brendan Keenan play as White?
As White, Brendan Keenan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brendan Keenan play as Black?
As Black, Brendan Keenan most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Brendan Keenan's FIDE rating?
Brendan Keenan is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Brendan Keenan played?
Our database contains 34 games by Brendan Keenan, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brendan Keenan?
34 games by Brendan Keenan 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.