Prepare against Andrew Philip Smith
FM · Ireland · World #14,373 classical · FIDE ID 2500833
When preparing against Andrew Philip Smith, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 590 games by Andrew Philip Smith, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Philip Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Philip Smith 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 | 2,112 | 2,213 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,148 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,126 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 590 | 246 | 114 | 230 | 41.7% |
| As White | 312 | 151 | 61 | 100 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 278 | 95 | 53 | 130 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Philip Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Philip Smith's side.
First moves as White (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 290 | 92.9% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 14 | 4.5% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.6% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (54.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 47.4% | 49.2% |
| c5 | 53 | 39.8% | 37.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 69.4% | 45.6% |
| d6 | 23 | 23.5% | 39.1% |
| b5 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Andrew Philip Smith's chess games
All 590 games by Andrew Philip Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 246 wins, 114 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 53 | 29/8/16 | 54.7% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 39 | 15/9/15 | 38.5% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 18/6/6 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 11/0/7 | 61.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 43 | 16/9/18 | 37.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 7/7/13 | 25.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | H James Plaskett | 2,483 | Dyfed Open | B95 |
| Apr 2003 | Andrew D Martin | 2,426 | 4NCL 2002-03 | B33 |
| Jul 2019 | Christopher Ward | 2,418 | 106th ch-GBR | B74 |
| Dec 2018 | Peter K Wells | 2,412 | 10th London Classic Open | C22 |
| Jul 2019 | Adam C Taylor | 2,402 | 106th ch-GBR | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 17 | 10 | 2,171 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,126 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 11 | 8 | 2,469 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,084 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| Dublin zt | 1993 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,415 |
| 34th ch-BCF rapidplay | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Philip Smith's chess games?
590 games by Andrew Philip Smith, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Andrew Philip Smith has played.
What does Andrew Philip Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 312 games with White in our database, Andrew Philip Smith opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Philip Smith answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...b5 (3% of games).
What openings does Andrew Philip Smith play as White?
As White, Andrew Philip Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (53 games, 54.7% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 312 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Philip Smith play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Philip Smith most often plays: Philidor (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 278 games.
What is Andrew Philip Smith's FIDE rating?
Andrew Philip Smith is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Andrew Philip Smith played?
Our database contains 590 games by Andrew Philip Smith, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 246 wins, 114 draws, 230 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Philip Smith?
590 games by Andrew Philip Smith 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.