Prepare against Keith Allen
Ireland · World #14,274 classical · FIDE ID 2501147
Our database contains 297 games by Keith Allen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Keith Allen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keith Allen 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 | 2,113 | 2,254 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,133 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 108 | 70 | 119 | 36.4% |
| As White | 146 | 62 | 35 | 49 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 151 | 46 | 35 | 70 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keith Allen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keith Allen's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 92.5% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 6.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Allen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Allen usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Allen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Allen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Allen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Allen usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 50.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 21 | 29.6% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 15.5% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 46.5% | 32.5% |
| f5 | 12 | 27.9% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 25.6% | 54.5% |
Keith Allen's chess games
All 297 games by Keith Allen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 108 wins, 70 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 5/8/11 | 20.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | John M Emms | 2,586 | 8th Monarch Assurance | E35 |
| Sep 2005 | Martin Neubauer | 2,468 | 14th Monarch Assurance | A58 |
| Oct 2015 | Deimante Daulyte-Cornette | 2,392 | Douglas PokerStars Open | C93 |
| Sep 2003 | Torstein Bae | 2,366 | 12th Monarch Assurance | A04 |
| Jan 1986 | Vaidyanathan Ravikumar | 2,345 | ch-BCF | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 27 | 10 | 2,186 |
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2015 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1978 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-IRL | 1982 | 13 | 6 | 2,222 |
| ch-World U20 19th | 1980 | 13 | 6 | – |
| ch-BCF | 1986 | 11 | 4 | 2,234 |
| Isle of Man Open | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,225 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keith Allen's chess games?
297 games by Keith Allen, from Apr 2003 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 Keith Allen has played.
What does Keith Allen play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Keith Allen opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keith Allen answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Keith Allen play as White?
As White, Keith Allen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keith Allen play as Black?
As Black, Keith Allen most often plays: Dutch Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Keith Allen's FIDE rating?
Keith Allen is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Keith Allen played?
Our database contains 297 games by Keith Allen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 70 draws, 119 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keith Allen?
297 games by Keith Allen 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.