Prepare against Peter Keller
FM · DEU · World #4,060 classical · FIDE ID 1272105
Our database contains 982 games by Peter Keller, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Keller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Keller 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 | 2,301 | 2,377 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,258 | 2,258 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,275 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 982 | 426 | 173 | 383 | 43.4% |
| As White | 482 | 233 | 80 | 169 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 500 | 193 | 93 | 214 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Keller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Keller's side.
First moves as White (482 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 432 | 89.6% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 33 | 6.8% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.1% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.5% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Keller usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Keller usually continues Bf4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Keller usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …a6 (3% of these games) — Keller usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 201 | 83.8% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 25 | 10.4% | 62.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 56.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 58 | 36.5% | 56.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 6.3% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Peter Keller's chess games
All 982 games by Peter Keller in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 426 wins, 173 draws, 383 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 19/7/21 | 40.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 15/4/10 | 51.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 56 | 22/14/20 | 39.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 44 | 16/6/22 | 36.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 43 | 11/11/21 | 25.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,571 | Titled Tue Late | E51 |
| May 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,513 | Titled Tue Late | C56 |
| Feb 2025 | Kevin Joel Cori Quispe | 2,464 | Titled Tue Late | B39 |
| May 2022 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Jul 2019 | Petr Haba | 2,458 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open A | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 487 | 213.5 | 2,187 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2016 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,107 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 28 | 20.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 28 | 22 | 2,186 |
| ch-Hessen | 2021 | 25 | 16 | 2,414 |
| ch-Hessen U16 | 2014 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,771 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,815 |
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 10 | 9 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Keller's chess games?
982 games by Peter Keller, from Jul 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 Peter Keller has played.
What does Peter Keller play on the first move as White?
Across 482 games with White in our database, Peter Keller opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Keller answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Peter Keller play as White?
As White, Peter Keller's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 482 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Keller play as Black?
As Black, Peter Keller most often plays: Slav Defense (56 games, 39.3% win rate); Italian Game (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (43 games, 25.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 500 games.
What is Peter Keller's FIDE rating?
Peter Keller is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,258 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Peter Keller played?
Our database contains 982 games by Peter Keller, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 426 wins, 173 draws, 383 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Keller?
982 games by Peter Keller 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.