Prepare against Keron Sandiford
Guyana · World #54,999 classical · FIDE ID 19701276
When preparing against Keron Sandiford, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 46 games by Keron Sandiford, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,707 | 1,758 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 15 | 7 | 24 | 32.6% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3% |
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 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 60.0% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 43.3% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Sandiford usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sandiford usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Sandiford usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% 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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 40.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Keron Sandiford's chess games
All 46 games by Keron Sandiford in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - Sep 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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 |
| Sep 2026 | Youssouf NIARE | 1,729 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Brad Lee | 1,597 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | C01 |
| Sep 2026 | David Sun | 1,591 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,742 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 1 | 1,657 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| 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?
46 games by Keron Sandiford, from Mar 2020 to Sep 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 25 games with White in our database, Keron Sandiford opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keron Sandiford answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% 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); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keron Sandiford play as Black?
As Black, Keron Sandiford most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 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 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Keron Sandiford played?
Our database contains 46 games by Keron Sandiford, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keron Sandiford?
46 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.