Prepare against Thomas Keller
DEU · World #9,594 classical · FIDE ID 4627415
Our database contains 72 games by Thomas Keller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Keller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 2,176 | 2,316 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 32 | 19 | 21 | 44.4% |
| As White | 37 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Keller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Keller's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 91.9% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Keller usually continues d3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Keller usually continues h3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Keller usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Thomas Keller's chess games
All 72 games by Thomas Keller 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: 32 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Vyacheslav Klyuner | 2,395 | Dortmund Open A | A04 |
| Jul 2005 | Igor Eismont | 2,290 | Dortmund Open A | B14 |
| Jan 2017 | Bernd Rosen | 2,288 | NRW Class1 1617 | A04 |
| Aug 2005 | Heinz Georg | 2,250 | Moehnesee Cup A | B50 |
| Jul 2005 | Josef Gabriel | 2,194 | Dortmund Open A | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,294 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,418 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,057 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| NRW Class1 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| Moehnesee Cup A | 2005 | 6 | 5 | 2,330 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Keller's chess games?
72 games by Thomas Keller, 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 Thomas Keller has played.
What does Thomas Keller play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Thomas Keller opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Keller answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Keller play as White?
As White, Thomas Keller's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Keller play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Keller most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Thomas Keller's FIDE rating?
Thomas Keller is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Thomas Keller played?
Our database contains 72 games by Thomas Keller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Keller?
72 games by Thomas 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.