Prepare against Martin Keeve
DEU · World #52,342 classical · FIDE ID 12903205
Our database contains 99 games by Martin Keeve, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Keeve's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Keeve 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 | 1,884 | 1,943 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33.3% |
| As White | 49 | 13 | 20 | 16 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 89.8% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Keeve usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Keeve usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Keeve usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Keeve usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Keeve usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Keeve usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 68.8% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Martin Keeve's chess games
All 99 games by Martin Keeve in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 33 wins, 34 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Gerhard Koehler | 2,208 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A36 |
| Jan 2002 | Michael Babar | 2,165 | Dresden ZMD Open | A38 |
| Mar 2000 | Harald Volz | 2,107 | Jungsenioren Cup 1st | C50 |
| Jul 2016 | Matthias Fahland | 2,105 | WchT Seniors 50 | E61 |
| Aug 2014 | Ralf-Peter Stahr | 2,098 | 23rd Dresden ZMD Open B | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,891 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,939 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,114 |
| 13th GER Seniors Derby | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,995 |
| 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Keeve's chess games?
99 games by Martin Keeve, from Sep 2009 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 Martin Keeve has played.
What does Martin Keeve play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Martin Keeve opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Keeve answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Martin Keeve play as White?
As White, Martin Keeve's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Keeve play as Black?
As Black, Martin Keeve most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Martin Keeve's FIDE rating?
Martin Keeve is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Martin Keeve played?
Our database contains 99 games by Martin Keeve, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 34 draws, 32 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Keeve?
99 games by Martin Keeve 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.