Prepare against Karsten Keller
DEU · World #10,128 classical · FIDE ID 24669784
Our database contains 169 games by Karsten Keller, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Keller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten 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 | 2,168 | 2,219 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 68 | 54 | 47 | 40.2% |
| As White | 89 | 40 | 31 | 18 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 80 | 28 | 23 | 29 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Keller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Keller's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 68 | 76.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 13.5% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.5% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Keller usually continues c4 (72.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Keller usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Keller usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 60.6% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 33.3% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 41.9% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 16.1% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Karsten Keller's chess games
All 169 games by Karsten Keller in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 68 wins, 54 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A29 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,303 | Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | A33 |
| Sep 2012 | Jelle Sarrau | 2,286 | Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | A31 |
| Apr 2003 | Boris Khanukov | 2,279 | 15th ch-Leverkusen | D37 |
| Oct 2013 | Martin Haag | 2,260 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | D34 |
| Oct 2014 | Marcus Schmuecker | 2,251 | ch-NRW | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2007 | 16 | 10 | 2,138 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,175 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,142 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,228 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,008 |
| 15th ch-Leverkusen | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,313 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Keller's chess games?
169 games by Karsten Keller, from Jan 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 Karsten Keller has played.
What does Karsten Keller play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Karsten Keller opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Keller answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games).
What openings does Karsten Keller play as White?
As White, Karsten Keller's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Keller play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Keller most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Karsten Keller's FIDE rating?
Karsten Keller is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Karsten Keller played?
Our database contains 169 games by Karsten Keller, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 54 draws, 47 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Keller?
169 games by Karsten 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.