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Keith McKenzie

Keith Chess Scotland Since 2023 (Inactive) Chess.com ♟
24.2% W 66.7% L 9.1% D
Bullet
331
31W 99L 5D
Blitz
303
11W 39L 6D
Rapid
270
42W 92L 22D
Daily
883
4W 12L 0D

Keith - Chess Profile and Overview

Keith is an energetic online chess player known for marathon bullet sessions and an adventurous opening repertoire. He plays a lot of fast games and clearly prefers Bullet time controls - the click speed proves it. This profile highlights playing tendencies, favorite openings, notable streaks, and a sample game to study.

Preferred time control - Bullet. Peak moment in Bullet: 1037 (2023-03-26). For a quick visual of recent form in Bullet try this chart.

Bullet Rating4043843633423212023: 3942024: 33120232024

Quick Career Snapshot

  • Total recorded wins, losses and draws across formats - see main stats below.
  • Strong comeback instinct - Comeback rate around 69%.
  • Resigns early sometimes - Early resignation rate about 24%.
  • Notable opponent: vizzex - a tough rival with many encounters.

Playing Style and Tendencies

Keith is a fast-paced tactician who thrives on rapid decisions and opportunistic swings. Expect messy middlegames and occasional miraculous recoveries.

  • Comeback rate: very high at about 69% - do not count him out.
  • Avg moves per win: ~55 moves - long wins suggest endurance when things go his way.
  • Avg moves per loss: ~36 moves - losses often come sooner than wins.
  • Endgame frequency: moderate - about one third of games reach endgame play.
  • Early resignation rate: ~23.6% - sometimes gives up early, sometimes fights to the last second.

Openings and Preferences

Keith experiments a lot. He plays quirky and offbeat systems next to mainstream choices. Here are openings he returns to most often.

Explore win rates by opening for a quick strategy drill.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Amar Gambit: 15.5% over 58 gamesBarnes Opening: Walkerling: 28.9% over 38 gamesAustralian Defense: 20.7% over 29 gamesBarnes Defense: 12.0% over 25 gamesLondon System: Poisoned Pawn Variation: 33.3% over 21 gamesFour Knights Game: 5.9% over 17 gamesAmar Gambit16%Barnes Opening: Walkerl…29%Australian Defense21%Barnes Defense12%London System: Poisoned…33%Four Knights Game6%

Notable Streaks and Opponent Records

  • Longest winning streak: 7 games.
  • Longest losing streak: 36 games - brutal but instructive.
  • Most played opponent: vizzex with many encounters and tough results.
  • Record highlights: heavy experience vs a small pool of regulars - this can breed rapid improvement if studied closely.

Sample Game - Study and Replay

Here is a short opening phase to replay and analyze. Use it to practice quick decision making under time pressure.

Tips for Keith and Fans

  • Work on patience - reducing early resignations will convert learning into rating gains.
  • Study the Scandinavian and Colle lines - these show good win rates and are practical at bullet speed.
  • Review losses to the most-played opponents for pattern recognition and opening preparation.
  • Best time of day to play: early morning experiments show high win percentages at unusual hours - try the 03:00 experiment if you dare.

Fun Facts

  • Keith averages more checks delivered with the Queen than with any other piece.
  • He has a flair for comeback victories - expect sudden turnarounds.
  • If you find him in Bullet with the Amar Gambit, be ready for fireworks.
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