GM Keith Arkell

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born 1961
Elo2371
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Keith Arkell is an English Grandmaster whose opening preferences lean heavily toward the Symmetrical English and Modern Benoni systems. With a peak Elo of 2371, he has been a consistent presence in English chess for many years.

Keith Arkell

Associated Openings

As White

A64Modern Benoni: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... a616 games

As Black

A34Symmetrical English: 1.c4 c5 2.Nc322 games
A35Symmetrical English: 1.c4 c5 2.Nc3...... Nc620 games
A36Symmetrical English: 1.c4 c5 2.Nc3...... 3.g317 games
A38Symmetrical English: 1.c4 c5 2.Nc3...... Nf616 games

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