Prepare against Keith C Findley
United Kingdom · World #92,538 classical · FIDE ID 405884
When preparing against Keith C Findley, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Keith C Findley, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Keith C Findley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keith C Findley 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 | 1,751 | 1,876 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 34.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keith C Findley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keith C Findley's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Findley usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Findley usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Findley usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Findley usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Findley usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Keith C Findley's chess games
All 35 games by Keith C Findley in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Ian G Kelly | 2,065 | Southend Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 28 | 10.5 | 1,971 |
| Southend Open A | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keith C Findley's chess games?
35 games by Keith C Findley, from May 2010 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 C Findley has played.
What does Keith C Findley play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Keith C Findley opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keith C Findley answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Keith C Findley play as White?
As White, Keith C Findley's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keith C Findley play as Black?
As Black, Keith C Findley most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Keith C Findley's FIDE rating?
Keith C Findley is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Keith C Findley played?
Our database contains 35 games by Keith C Findley, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keith C Findley?
35 games by Keith C Findley 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.