Prepare against Keith MacKinnon
Canada · World #13,820 classical · FIDE ID 2601990
Our database contains 341 games by Keith MacKinnon, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Keith MacKinnon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keith MacKinnon 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 | 2,118 | 2,217 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 138 | 99 | 104 | 40.5% |
| As White | 173 | 74 | 45 | 54 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 168 | 64 | 54 | 50 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keith MacKinnon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keith MacKinnon's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 164 | 94.8% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.6% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — MacKinnon usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — MacKinnon usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — MacKinnon usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — MacKinnon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — MacKinnon usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — MacKinnon usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 52.2% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 24 | 35.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 10.4% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 90.8% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.2% | 25.0% |
Keith MacKinnon's chess games
All 341 games by Keith MacKinnon in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 138 wins, 99 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/8/10 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Jesse Kraai | 2,509 | 4th Edmonton | B03 |
| Jul 2009 | Michael Mulyar | 2,390 | Canadian Open | B03 |
| Feb 2018 | Tanraj Sohal | 2,373 | British Columbia Open | B33 |
| Nov 2021 | Mark Ginsburg | 2,323 | Banff Open | A46 |
| Jun 2008 | Todd Andrews | 2,311 | Philadelphia Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2010 | 27 | 15 | 2,024 |
| ch-CAN U16 | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2005 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,555 |
| Mesa Copper State Open | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| Edmonton WBX Team Tournament | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,051 |
| 4th Edmonton | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 2,221 |
| ch-Montreal Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,299 |
| Quebec Open U2400 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keith MacKinnon's chess games?
341 games by Keith MacKinnon, from Oct 2007 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 MacKinnon has played.
What does Keith MacKinnon play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Keith MacKinnon opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keith MacKinnon answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Keith MacKinnon play as White?
As White, Keith MacKinnon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keith MacKinnon play as Black?
As Black, Keith MacKinnon most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Keith MacKinnon's FIDE rating?
Keith MacKinnon is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Keith MacKinnon played?
Our database contains 341 games by Keith MacKinnon, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 99 draws, 104 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keith MacKinnon?
341 games by Keith MacKinnon 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.