Prepare against Kenneth Frey Beckman
IM · Mexico · World #14,456 classical · FIDE ID 5100054
Our database contains 409 games by Kenneth Frey Beckman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Frey Beckman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth Frey Beckman 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 | 2,111 | 2,399 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,167 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 132 | 152 | 125 | 32.3% |
| As White | 200 | 73 | 75 | 52 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 209 | 59 | 77 | 73 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Frey Beckman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Frey Beckman's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 135 | 67.5% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 57 | 28.5% | 64.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Beckman usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Beckman usually continues d4 (37.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Beckman usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Beckman usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Beckman usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Beckman usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 84 | 87.5% | 51.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 62.7% | 28.4% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 37.3% | 63.6% |
Kenneth Frey Beckman's chess games
All 409 games by Kenneth Frey Beckman 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: 132 wins, 152 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| D40 | English Opening | 18 | 10/7/1 | 55.6% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 10/12/9 | 32.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1979 | James Tarjan | 2,525 | 4th Santa Fe Bogota | D94 |
| Aug 1983 | Marcel Sisniega | 2,455 | ch-Mexico Playoff | C92 |
| Jan 1986 | Josef Klinger | 2,445 | Havana-A | C88 |
| Jan 1983 | Victor J Frias Pablaza | 2,440 | Bayamo | B27 |
| Jan 1983 | Jose Luis Vilela De Acuna | 2,440 | Bayamo | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1978 | 27 | 16 | 2,460 |
| Havana-B | 1985 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,350 |
| Caracas | 1973 | 19 | 16 | – |
| Capablanca Memorial 13 Group B | 1976 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,286 |
| Lone Pine Open Louis D. Statham Masters | 1977 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,327 |
| 1st Pan American | 1974 | 15 | 8 | – |
| 4th Santa Fe Bogota | 1979 | 14 | 8 | 2,484 |
| Bayamo | 1983 | 13 | 5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Frey Beckman's chess games?
409 games by Kenneth Frey Beckman, 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 Kenneth Frey Beckman has played.
What does Kenneth Frey Beckman play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Kenneth Frey Beckman opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Frey Beckman answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Frey Beckman play as White?
As White, Kenneth Frey Beckman's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Frey Beckman play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Frey Beckman most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Kenneth Frey Beckman's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Frey Beckman is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Kenneth Frey Beckman played?
Our database contains 409 games by Kenneth Frey Beckman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 152 draws, 125 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Frey Beckman?
409 games by Kenneth Frey Beckman 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.