Prepare against Keron Sandiford
Guyana · World #54,935 classical · FIDE ID 19701276
When preparing against Keron Sandiford, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 37 games by Keron Sandiford, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Keron Sandiford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keron Sandiford 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 | 1,874 | 1,874 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,707 | 1,758 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 32.4% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keron Sandiford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keron Sandiford's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 55.0% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Sandiford usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sandiford usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Sandiford usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sandiford usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sandiford usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 38.5% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Keron Sandiford's chess games
All 37 games by Keron Sandiford in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Kael Samuel Bisnath | 1,888 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Sixtus Gabriel | 1,877 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | B29 |
| Jul 2026 | Brad Lee | 1,597 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | C01 |
| Aug 2021 | Kyriakos Georgiou | 1,303 | World Cup U18 Prel | C26 |
| Aug 2021 | Aidan Mart | 1,262 | World Cup U18 Prel | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,742 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 1 | 1,657 |
| ch-GUY U20 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,438 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keron Sandiford's chess games?
37 games by Keron Sandiford, from Mar 2020 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 Keron Sandiford has played.
What does Keron Sandiford play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Keron Sandiford opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keron Sandiford answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Keron Sandiford play as White?
As White, Keron Sandiford's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keron Sandiford play as Black?
As Black, Keron Sandiford most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Keron Sandiford's FIDE rating?
Keron Sandiford is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,707 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Keron Sandiford played?
Our database contains 37 games by Keron Sandiford, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keron Sandiford?
37 games by Keron Sandiford 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.