Prepare against Matthew Keith
New Zealand · World #14,472 classical · FIDE ID 4320913
Our database contains 77 games by Matthew Keith, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Keith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Keith 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 | 2,111 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,041 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 39 | 18 | 20 | 50.6% |
| As White | 40 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Keith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Keith's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 45.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 27.5% | 77.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 27.5% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Keith usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Keith usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Keith usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 77.3% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Keith usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Keith usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Keith usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 72.2% | 73.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Matthew Keith's chess games
All 77 games by Matthew Keith in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 39 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Robert W Smith | 2,136 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | William Rui Liu | 2,116 | Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | C50 |
| Feb 2023 | Ian Sellen | 2,072 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | E06 |
| Jul 2026 | Zachary Yu | 2,059 | NZ North Island Championship 2026 | B40 |
| Apr 2026 | Thomas Van Der Hoorn | 2,054 | Wellington Open 2026 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wellington CC Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,664 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,135 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Open | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,121 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,016 |
| NZ North Island Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,207 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,583 |
| Trusts Open 2026 | A Grade | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,948 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Keith's chess games?
77 games by Matthew Keith, from Feb 2023 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 Matthew Keith has played.
What does Matthew Keith play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Matthew Keith opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Keith answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Matthew Keith play as White?
As White, Matthew Keith's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Keith play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Keith most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Matthew Keith's FIDE rating?
Matthew Keith is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Matthew Keith played?
Our database contains 77 games by Matthew Keith, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Keith?
77 games by Matthew Keith 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.