Prepare against Karel Keesman
NLD · World #54,350 classical · FIDE ID 1002805
Our database contains 48 games by Karel Keesman, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Keesman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Keesman 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 | 1,876 | 1,936 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 31.3% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Keesman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Keesman's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 39.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Keesman usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Keesman usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Keesman usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Keesman usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Karel Keesman's chess games
All 48 games by Karel Keesman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1993 | 20 | 11 | 2,335 |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open 2 | 1990 | 18 | 9.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Keesman's chess games?
48 games by Karel Keesman, from Apr 2007 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 Karel Keesman has played.
What does Karel Keesman play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Karel Keesman opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Keesman answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Karel Keesman play as White?
As White, Karel Keesman's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Keesman play as Black?
As Black, Karel Keesman most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Karel Keesman's FIDE rating?
Karel Keesman is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Karel Keesman played?
Our database contains 48 games by Karel Keesman, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Keesman?
48 games by Karel Keesman 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.