Prepare against Michael Kethro
FM · Australia · World #17,700 classical · FIDE ID 3215504
Our database contains 181 games by Michael Kethro, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kethro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kethro 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 | 2,078 | 2,195 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,143 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 67 | 52 | 62 | 37.0% |
| As White | 94 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 87 | 35 | 22 | 30 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kethro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kethro's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 75.5% | 49.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 14.9% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 9.6% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 49.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kethro usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Kethro usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Kethro usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kethro usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kethro usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Kethro usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 68.4% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.2% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 17 | 47.2% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Michael Kethro's chess games
All 181 games by Michael Kethro in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 67 wins, 52 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 9/11/6 | 34.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Anthony F Ker | 2,300 | Oceania zt 3.6 | E90 |
| Dec 2019 | Maung Kyaw Zaw Hein Maung | 2,274 | Adelaide Lidums | D10 |
| Dec 2023 | Peter Froehlich | 2,264 | Melbourne Australasian IM | E04 |
| Jun 2026 | Harry Press | 2,173 | 2026 ACT Chess Championship | E04 |
| Jun 2022 | Frederick Litchfield | 2,129 | Gold Coast Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2020 | 21 | 10 | 2,152 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 15 | 6 | 1,955 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2024 | 15 | 12 | 2,214 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2023 | 13 | 9 | 2,145 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 2,195 |
| ch-AUS U12 Open | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,100 |
| 56th Doeberl Cup | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-ACT | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,509 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kethro's chess games?
181 games by Michael Kethro, from Nov 2011 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 Michael Kethro has played.
What does Michael Kethro play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Michael Kethro opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kethro answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Kethro play as White?
As White, Michael Kethro's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kethro play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kethro most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 22.2% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Michael Kethro's FIDE rating?
Michael Kethro is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Michael Kethro played?
Our database contains 181 games by Michael Kethro, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 52 draws, 62 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kethro?
181 games by Michael Kethro 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.