Prepare against Christophe Keller
France · World #29,220 classical · FIDE ID 604348
When preparing against Christophe Keller, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 61.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Christophe Keller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christophe Keller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe Keller 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 | 1,990 | 2,228 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,100 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 2,003 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 47 | 42 | 50 | 33.8% |
| As White | 75 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 64 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe Keller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe Keller's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 65.3% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 26 | 34.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nc3 (69.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Keller usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Keller usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Keller usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 96.8% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 87.0% | 57.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Christophe Keller's chess games
All 139 games by Christophe Keller in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 47 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Asher Glicenstein | 2,301 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | B23 |
| Jan 1988 | Alexandre Domont | 2,270 | Lyon Open | D00 |
| Mar 2006 | Christian Doucet | 2,248 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | E32 |
| Feb 2007 | Vincent Bernard | 2,219 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | B23 |
| Jan 2004 | Edmond Stawiarski | 2,207 | chT2-FRA 0304 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Metz Open | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,979 |
| 28th Metz Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,209 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,532 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| 26th Metz Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| 18th Metz Open | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,340 |
| 34th Syre Memorial Open | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe Keller's chess games?
139 games by Christophe Keller, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Christophe Keller has played.
What does Christophe Keller play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Christophe Keller opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe Keller answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Christophe Keller play as White?
As White, Christophe Keller's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 61.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe Keller play as Black?
As Black, Christophe Keller most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Christophe Keller's FIDE rating?
Christophe Keller is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Christophe Keller played?
Our database contains 139 games by Christophe Keller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe Keller?
139 games by Christophe Keller 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.