Prepare against Keaton Kiewra
IM · United States · World #5,242 classical · FIDE ID 2019280
When preparing against Keaton Kiewra, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,131 games by Keaton Kiewra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Keaton Kiewra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keaton Kiewra 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 | 2,266 | 2,454 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,357 | 2,426 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,131 | 445 | 270 | 416 | 39.3% |
| As White | 572 | 254 | 132 | 186 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 559 | 191 | 138 | 230 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keaton Kiewra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keaton Kiewra's side.
First moves as White (572 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 290 | 50.7% | 56.6% |
| e4 | 171 | 29.9% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 95 | 16.6% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 15 | 2.6% | 63.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kiewra usually continues Bg5 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kiewra usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Kiewra usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kiewra usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kiewra usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kiewra usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 249 | 97.3% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 130 | 69.1% | 49.6% |
| d5 | 50 | 26.6% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Keaton Kiewra's chess games
All 1,131 games by Keaton Kiewra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 445 wins, 270 draws, 416 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 105 | 52/18/35 | 49.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 33 | 17/3/13 | 51.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 9/10/12 | 29.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 16/5/10 | 51.6% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 3/12/4 | 15.8% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A11 | English Opening | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 84 | 41/18/25 | 48.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 75 | 28/19/28 | 37.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 50 | 14/12/24 | 28.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 44 | 14/12/18 | 31.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 29 | 5/8/16 | 17.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 6/5/15 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/10/1 | 31.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Ray Robson | 2,680 | 9th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | B22 |
| Aug 2019 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,661 | Titled Tue | B52 |
| Oct 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,630 | Titled Tue | B70 |
| Jun 2016 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,614 | Titled Tue | C06 |
| Aug 2019 | Kamil Dragun | 2,614 | 49th Continental Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 491 | 257 | 2,348 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 41 | 18.5 | 2,319 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 38 | 15 | 2,357 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2018 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,400 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2017 | 18 | 7 | 2,283 |
| Bay Area Open | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 2,351 |
| ch-Southern California | 2016 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,427 |
| Dallas UTD | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,399 |
Interactive opening tree from all 1,131 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keaton Kiewra's chess games?
1,131 games by Keaton Kiewra, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Keaton Kiewra has played.
What does Keaton Kiewra play on the first move as White?
Across 572 games with White in our database, Keaton Kiewra opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keaton Kiewra answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Keaton Kiewra play as White?
As White, Keaton Kiewra's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (105 games, 49.5% win rate); Réti Opening (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 572 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keaton Kiewra play as Black?
As Black, Keaton Kiewra most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (84 games, 48.8% win rate); Sicilian (75 games, 37.3% win rate); Indian Defense (50 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 559 games.
What is Keaton Kiewra's FIDE rating?
Keaton Kiewra is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess and 2,357 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,454 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Keaton Kiewra played?
Our database contains 1,131 games by Keaton Kiewra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 445 wins, 270 draws, 416 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keaton Kiewra?
1,131 games by Keaton Kiewra 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.