Prepare against Elijah Keifert
DEU · World #134,987 classical · FIDE ID 16284240
When preparing against Elijah Keifert, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 38 games by Elijah Keifert, covering Jun 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Elijah Keifert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elijah Keifert 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 | 1,637 | 1,637 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,774 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,684 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 42.1% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2025): 25 rated games against 25 different opponents, across 3 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.0% | 1,672 | 1,352 | 2 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 55.6% | 2,117 | 2,206 | 4 |
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% | 1,932 | 1,882 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2,030 | 2,054 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1,672 | 1,352 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elijah Keifert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elijah Keifert's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Keifert usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Keifert usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Keifert usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Elijah Keifert's chess games
All 38 games by Elijah Keifert in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Max Peter Bartelt | 2,068 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | E60 |
| Nov 2025 | Denys Filin | 1,988 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | D04 |
| Nov 2026 | Jim Sohr | 1,986 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | A06 |
| Nov 2025 | Emil Reiter | 1,954 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | D37 |
| Nov 2025 | Gregory Greiner | 1,943 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,903 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 2 | 2 | – |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 101+) | 2025 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elijah Keifert's chess games?
38 games by Elijah Keifert, from Jun 2019 to Nov 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 Elijah Keifert has played.
What does Elijah Keifert play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Elijah Keifert opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elijah Keifert answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Elijah Keifert play as White?
As White, Elijah Keifert's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elijah Keifert play as Black?
As Black, Elijah Keifert most often plays: Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Elijah Keifert's FIDE rating?
Elijah Keifert is currently rated 1,637 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,637 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Elijah Keifert played?
Our database contains 38 games by Elijah Keifert, covering Jun 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elijah Keifert?
38 games by Elijah Keifert 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.