Prepare against Eamon Keogh
Ireland · World #64,226 classical · FIDE ID 2500264
When preparing against Eamon Keogh, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 460 games by Eamon Keogh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eamon Keogh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eamon Keogh 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 | 1,841 | 2,127 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,029 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 128 | 107 | 225 | 27.8% |
| As White | 232 | 70 | 56 | 106 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 228 | 58 | 51 | 119 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eamon Keogh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eamon Keogh's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 168 | 72.4% | 42.9% |
| f4 | 40 | 17.2% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.4% | 43.8% |
| d3 | 7 | 3.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Keogh usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Keogh usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Keogh usually continues d4 (29.2% score)
- 1.f4 — 17% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Keogh usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Keogh usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Keogh usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 41.7% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 34 | 31.5% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 19 | 17.6% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 55.3% | 34.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 19.7% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 14 | 18.4% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Eamon Keogh's chess games
All 460 games by Eamon Keogh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 128 wins, 107 draws, 225 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 36 | 10/10/16 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 13/4/16 | 39.4% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Colm Daly | 2,377 | ch-IRL | A86 |
| Mar 1980 | Richard Goldenberg | 2,365 | chT-EU Economic Community 3rd | B25 |
| Jan 1996 | Jim McCarthy | 2,310 | Kilkenny Masters | D94 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrew Philip Smith | 2,260 | ch-IRL | C29 |
| Nov 2000 | Daire McMahon | 2,246 | Kilkenny Norkom Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2018 | 142 | 64 | 2,084 |
| Kilkenny Masters | 1998 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,220 |
| Telecom Open | 1992 | 15 | 7 | 2,345 |
| Zonal Amsterdam | 1978 | 14 | 4 | 2,253 |
| Bunratty Masters Open | 2000 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,260 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,859 |
| World U20-ch06 Final B | 1961 | 10 | 2.5 | – |
| Dublin zt | 1993 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eamon Keogh's chess games?
460 games by Eamon Keogh, from Apr 2003 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 Eamon Keogh has played.
What does Eamon Keogh play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Eamon Keogh opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.f4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eamon Keogh answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Eamon Keogh play as White?
As White, Eamon Keogh's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Vienna Game (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eamon Keogh play as Black?
As Black, Eamon Keogh most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Philidor (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Eamon Keogh's FIDE rating?
Eamon Keogh is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Eamon Keogh played?
Our database contains 460 games by Eamon Keogh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 107 draws, 225 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eamon Keogh?
460 games by Eamon Keogh 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.