Prepare against Keith C Arkell
GM · United Kingdom · World #1,857 classical · FIDE ID 400270
Our database contains 3,832 games by Keith C Arkell, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Keith C Arkell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keith C Arkell 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 | 2,390 | 2,535 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,306 | 2,431 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,531 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,832 | 1,915 | 1,190 | 726 | 50.0% |
| As White | 1,940 | 1,034 | 602 | 304 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 1,892 | 881 | 588 | 422 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keith C Arkell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keith C Arkell's side.
First moves as White (1,940 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,536 | 79.2% | 69.1% |
| Nf3 | 192 | 9.9% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 141 | 7.3% | 75.2% |
| e4 | 56 | 2.9% | 63.4% |
| g3 | 8 | 0.4% | 87.5% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Arkell usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Arkell usually continues c4 (73.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Arkell usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Arkell usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Arkell usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Arkell usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (880 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 640 | 72.7% | 66.6% |
| e6 | 83 | 9.4% | 48.2% |
| c5 | 52 | 5.9% | 73.1% |
| d5 | 50 | 5.7% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 42 | 4.8% | 72.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.5% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (661 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 332 | 50.2% | 65.7% |
| e6 | 239 | 36.2% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 38 | 5.7% | 43.4% |
| c5 | 36 | 5.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.8% | 70.0% |
Keith C Arkell's chess games
All 3,832 games by Keith C Arkell 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: 1,915 wins, 1,190 draws, 726 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 429 | 218/137/74 | 50.8% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 194 | 94/61/39 | 48.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 128 | 74/40/14 | 57.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 124 | 60/43/21 | 48.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 122 | 68/32/22 | 55.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 83 | 53/19/11 | 63.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 62 | 36/18/8 | 58.1% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 60 | 36/13/11 | 60.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 57 | 36/14/7 | 63.2% |
| A64 | Catalan | 53 | 22/18/13 | 41.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 191 | 101/57/33 | 52.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 155 | 80/34/41 | 51.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 147 | 56/43/48 | 38.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 122 | 65/30/27 | 53.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 95 | 31/39/25 | 32.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 71 | 42/15/14 | 59.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 70 | 40/17/13 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 65 | 27/23/15 | 41.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 64 | 22/25/17 | 34.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 63 | 27/21/15 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,709 | Titled Tue | A41 |
| Jan 2015 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,676 | 90th Hastings Masters Open | B12 |
| Oct 2014 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,674 | Douglas PokerStars Open | B00 |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Adams | 2,660 | Hastings Masters | A55 |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander Khalifman | 2,640 | London WFW | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 180 | 103.5 | 2,343 |
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 111 | 93 | 2,244 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 69 | 50 | 2,297 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 64 | 46.5 | 2,422 |
| ch-BCF rapidplay | 2009 | 50 | 33 | 2,477 |
| London WFW | 1991 | 37 | 18.5 | 2,483 |
| Paignton Open | 2019 | 37 | 32 | 2,440 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 36 | 24.5 | 2,389 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark L Hebden (55 games) · Daniel W Gormally (26 games) · Jack Rudd (20 games) · Nicholas Pert (17 games) · Bogdan Lalic (16 games) · Peter K Wells (16 games) · Michael Adams (15 games) · Matthew J Turner (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keith C Arkell's chess games?
3,832 games by Keith C Arkell, 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 Keith C Arkell has played.
What does Keith C Arkell play on the first move as White?
Across 1,940 games with White in our database, Keith C Arkell opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keith C Arkell answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Keith C Arkell play as White?
As White, Keith C Arkell's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (429 games, 50.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (194 games, 48.5% win rate); Slav Defense (128 games, 57.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,940 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keith C Arkell play as Black?
As Black, Keith C Arkell most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (191 games, 52.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (155 games, 51.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (147 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,892 games.
What is Keith C Arkell's FIDE rating?
Keith C Arkell is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,306 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,535 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Keith C Arkell played?
Our database contains 3,832 games by Keith C Arkell, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,915 wins, 1,190 draws, 726 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keith C Arkell?
3,832 games by Keith C Arkell 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.