Prepare against Keith Emery
United Kingdom · World #75,866 classical · FIDE ID 2403080
When preparing against Keith Emery, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 109 games by Keith Emery, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Keith Emery's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keith Emery 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 | 1,802 | 2,028 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,854 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 27 | 28 | 54 | 24.8% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 54 | 9 | 12 | 33 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keith Emery's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keith Emery's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 98.2% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Emery usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Emery usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Emery usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Emery usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 10.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
Keith Emery's chess games
All 109 games by Keith Emery in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 27 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | George D Pyrich | 2,036 | ch-SCO | B43 |
| Aug 2013 | Roger D De Coverly | 2,036 | 100th ch-GBR | C55 |
| Aug 2013 | Alan W Brusey | 2,020 | 100th ch-GBR | C01 |
| Jul 2009 | Douglas McKerracher | 1,985 | ch-SCO | B01 |
| Jul 2016 | David W Fryer | 1,948 | ch-BCF Seniors 50 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2010 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,997 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 3 | 1,855 |
| Dundee & Angus Open Challengers | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,565 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,766 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,603 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,770 |
| 118th ch-SCO | 2011 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,700 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Major | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,684 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keith Emery's chess games?
109 games by Keith Emery, from Sep 2009 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 Emery has played.
What does Keith Emery play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Keith Emery opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keith Emery answers 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Keith Emery play as White?
As White, Keith Emery's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keith Emery play as Black?
As Black, Keith Emery most often plays: Alekhine Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Keith Emery's FIDE rating?
Keith Emery is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Keith Emery played?
Our database contains 109 games by Keith Emery, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keith Emery?
109 games by Keith Emery 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.