Prepare against Keegan Agulhas
FM · ZAF · World #33,633 classical · FIDE ID 14309580
When preparing against Keegan Agulhas, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 124 games by Keegan Agulhas, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Keegan Agulhas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keegan Agulhas 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 | 1,966 | 2,020 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,009 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,009 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 61 | 21 | 42 | 49.2% |
| As White | 64 | 34 | 9 | 21 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 27 | 12 | 21 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keegan Agulhas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keegan Agulhas's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 98.4% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Agulhas usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Agulhas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Agulhas usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Agulhas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 59.4% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 13 | 40.6% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 60.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Keegan Agulhas's chess games
All 124 games by Keegan Agulhas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 61 wins, 21 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Wali Rahman | 2,205 | chT-Western Province | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | Theo Stijve | 2,081 | World ol U16 | B28 |
| Sep 2017 | James Li | 2,013 | Wch U18 | E47 |
| Apr 2017 | Ernest Tshabalala | 2,003 | ch-RSA U18 | B42 |
| Dec 2018 | Mfundo Masiya | 1,977 | chT-RSA U20A | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U16 | 2016 | 20 | 12 | 1,770 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-RSA U18 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,814 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,777 |
| Manyanani | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-RSA U20 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| chT-RSA U20A | 2018 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keegan Agulhas's chess games?
124 games by Keegan Agulhas, from Nov 2013 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 Keegan Agulhas has played.
What does Keegan Agulhas play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Keegan Agulhas opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keegan Agulhas answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Keegan Agulhas play as White?
As White, Keegan Agulhas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keegan Agulhas play as Black?
As Black, Keegan Agulhas most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Keegan Agulhas's FIDE rating?
Keegan Agulhas is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Keegan Agulhas played?
Our database contains 124 games by Keegan Agulhas, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 21 draws, 42 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keegan Agulhas?
124 games by Keegan Agulhas 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.