Prepare against Joachim Keller
DEU · World #56,568 classical · FIDE ID 4652878
When preparing against Joachim Keller, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 76 games by Joachim Keller, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Keller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim 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 | 1,868 | 1,953 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,932 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,891 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 31 | 16 | 29 | 40.8% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Keller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Keller's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 57.5% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 15 | 37.5% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Keller usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Keller usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Keller usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Keller usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Keller usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Joachim Keller's chess games
All 76 games by Joachim Keller in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 31 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Andreas Meschke | 2,101 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | C49 |
| Sep 2011 | Marc Kreuzahler | 2,097 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | B00 |
| Sep 2014 | Andreas Schnabel | 2,087 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | A94 |
| Aug 2016 | Walter Schaffert | 2,069 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | B01 |
| Sep 2013 | Roland Moedinger | 2,067 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2016 | 45 | 24.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,922 |
| Murrhard Wuerttemberg Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,910 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,500 |
| Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | offenes Turnier | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,002 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,690 |
| 19th Reutlingen Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,931 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 0910 | 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Keller's chess games?
76 games by Joachim Keller, from Apr 2005 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 Joachim Keller has played.
What does Joachim Keller play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Joachim Keller opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Keller answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Joachim Keller play as White?
As White, Joachim Keller's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Keller play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Keller most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Joachim Keller's FIDE rating?
Joachim Keller is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Joachim Keller played?
Our database contains 76 games by Joachim Keller, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Keller?
76 games by Joachim 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.