Prepare against Deshawn Kelley
United States · World #20,936 classical · FIDE ID 30911940
When preparing against Deshawn Kelley, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 61 games by Deshawn Kelley, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Deshawn Kelley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deshawn Kelley 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 | 2,050 | 2,127 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 18 | 11 | 32 | 29.5% |
| As White | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deshawn Kelley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deshawn Kelley's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 80.6% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kelley usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Kelley usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Kelley usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kelley usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kelley usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Deshawn Kelley's chess games
All 61 games by Deshawn Kelley in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Danil Kuzuev | 2,436 | Titled Tue Early | B41 |
| Dec 2024 | Gara Baladjaev | 2,404 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Dec 2024 | Anastasios Tzoumbas | 2,239 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Dec 2024 | Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz | 2,195 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Jul 2025 | Jaroslav Sobek | 2,195 | Titled Tue Late | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 41 | 17 | 2,097 |
| 125th US Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,920 |
| 124th US Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,061 |
| 126th US Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,051 |
| Columbus Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,943 |
| 2nd ACA Thanksgiving Day | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,979 |
| Columbus Cardinal Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,050 |
| 121st US Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deshawn Kelley's chess games?
61 games by Deshawn Kelley, from Dec 2015 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 Deshawn Kelley has played.
What does Deshawn Kelley play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Deshawn Kelley opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deshawn Kelley answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Deshawn Kelley play as White?
As White, Deshawn Kelley's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deshawn Kelley play as Black?
As Black, Deshawn Kelley most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Deshawn Kelley's FIDE rating?
Deshawn Kelley is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Deshawn Kelley played?
Our database contains 61 games by Deshawn Kelley, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deshawn Kelley?
61 games by Deshawn Kelley 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.