Prepare against Albert Smole
Austria · World #29,584 classical · FIDE ID 1604872
When preparing against Albert Smole, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Albert Smole, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Albert Smole's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albert Smole 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 | 1,988 | 2,173 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 2,080 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,080 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 47 | 49 | 69 | 28.5% |
| As White | 82 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 24 | 21 | 38 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Albert Smole's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Albert Smole's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 74.4% | 45.9% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 22.0% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Smole usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Smole usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Smole usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Smole usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Smole usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Smole usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 88.2% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Albert Smole's chess games
All 165 games by Albert Smole 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: 47 wins, 49 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Leon Mazi | 2,417 | 23rd Jacques Lemans Open | A24 |
| Jul 2006 | Attila Kiss | 2,399 | 25th St Veit Open | E18 |
| Jul 2001 | Guido Kaspret | 2,302 | 20th Jacques Lemans Open | A38 |
| Jan 1995 | Heinz Insam | 2,285 | chT2S-AUT 9495 | A45 |
| Jan 1995 | Leo Weiss | 2,225 | chT2S-AUT 9596 | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2M-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,007 |
| chT2S-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| chT2S-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 4 | 2,125 |
| chT2S-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,214 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| chT2M-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| chT2S-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,128 |
| 23rd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albert Smole's chess games?
165 games by Albert Smole, 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 Albert Smole has played.
What does Albert Smole play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Albert Smole opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albert Smole answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Albert Smole play as White?
As White, Albert Smole's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Ponziani Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albert Smole play as Black?
As Black, Albert Smole most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Albert Smole's FIDE rating?
Albert Smole is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Albert Smole played?
Our database contains 165 games by Albert Smole, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 49 draws, 69 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albert Smole?
165 games by Albert Smole 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.