Prepare against Robert W Keough
United States · World #26,073 classical · FIDE ID 410667
Our database contains 117 games by Robert W Keough, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert W Keough's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert W Keough 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 | 2,010 | 2,143 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,100 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,077 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 51 | 35 | 31 | 43.6% |
| As White | 61 | 30 | 17 | 14 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 56 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert W Keough's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert W Keough's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 63.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Keough usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Keough usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Keough usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 81.8% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Robert W Keough's chess games
All 117 games by Robert W Keough in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 35 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Roberto Donati | 2,165 | 16th ch-NATO | B89 |
| Jul 2015 | Matej Kersic | 2,149 | ch-NATO 26th | B21 |
| Jul 2015 | Adam Karbowiak | 2,139 | ch-NATO 26th | C10 |
| Aug 2016 | Marko Sauer | 2,137 | 27th ch-NATO | B72 |
| Apr 2001 | Colin A Costello | 2,069 | Southend Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st ch-NATO | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,974 |
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,042 |
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,119 |
| 15th ch-NATO | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert W Keough's chess games?
117 games by Robert W Keough, from Apr 2003 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 Robert W Keough has played.
What does Robert W Keough play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Robert W Keough opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert W Keough answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Robert W Keough play as White?
As White, Robert W Keough's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert W Keough play as Black?
As Black, Robert W Keough most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Robert W Keough's FIDE rating?
Robert W Keough is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Robert W Keough played?
Our database contains 117 games by Robert W Keough, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 35 draws, 31 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert W Keough?
117 games by Robert W Keough 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.