Prepare against Keatan Patel
United Kingdom · World #29,153 classical · FIDE ID 477613
When preparing against Keatan Patel, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 193 games by Keatan Patel, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Keatan Patel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keatan Patel 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 | 1,991 | 2,041 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,869 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 52 | 58 | 83 | 26.9% |
| As White | 97 | 34 | 27 | 36 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 96 | 18 | 31 | 47 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keatan Patel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keatan Patel's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 76.3% | 49.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.3% | 27.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Patel usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Patel usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 82.5% | 38.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 15.8% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 92.3% | 35.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Keatan Patel's chess games
All 193 games by Keatan Patel in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 52 wins, 58 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Graeme N Buckley | 2,262 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | B56 |
| Feb 2025 | John C Tompson | 2,113 | 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | C77 |
| Jul 2026 | Aiden M Leech | 2,107 | Sussex University Masters | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Ollie Willson | 2,104 | Sussex University Masters | C45 |
| Jan 2025 | Richard W Y Lee | 2,102 | 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,916 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,880 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,191 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,047 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,020 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,084 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keatan Patel's chess games?
193 games by Keatan Patel, from Jun 2022 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 Keatan Patel has played.
What does Keatan Patel play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Keatan Patel opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keatan Patel answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Keatan Patel play as White?
As White, Keatan Patel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keatan Patel play as Black?
As Black, Keatan Patel most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Keatan Patel's FIDE rating?
Keatan Patel is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Keatan Patel played?
Our database contains 193 games by Keatan Patel, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 58 draws, 83 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keatan Patel?
193 games by Keatan Patel 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.