Prepare against Bill Smythe
United States · World #130,602 classical · FIDE ID 2039460
When preparing against Bill Smythe, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Bill Smythe, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bill Smythe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bill Smythe 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 | 1,645 | 1,915 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,714 | 1,714 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 8 | 23 | 26.2% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bill Smythe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bill Smythe's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Smythe usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Smythe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Smythe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Bill Smythe's chess games
All 42 games by Bill Smythe in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Tom Ward | 2,330 | Chicago Open | C18 |
| Nov 1991 | Kenneth Wallach | 2,225 | Chicago Illinois Class M/Ex | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Open | 1996 | 12 | 4 | 2,196 |
| Illinois Open 2 | 1993 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
| Midwest Class Open | 1993 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Chicago Illinois Class M/Ex | 1991 | 4 | 1 | 2,100 |
| Mid America Class Open | 1995 | 3 | 2.5 | – |
| North American Open | 1995 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,965 |
| Mid West Class Open | 1996 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Illinois Open | 1996 | 2 | 0 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bill Smythe's chess games?
42 games by Bill Smythe, from Nov 2012 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 Bill Smythe has played.
What does Bill Smythe play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Bill Smythe opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bill Smythe answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bill Smythe play as White?
As White, Bill Smythe's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bill Smythe play as Black?
As Black, Bill Smythe most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Bill Smythe's FIDE rating?
Bill Smythe is currently rated 1,645 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,714 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Bill Smythe played?
Our database contains 42 games by Bill Smythe, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bill Smythe?
42 games by Bill Smythe 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.