Prepare against Bryan Smith
GM · United States · World #2,266 classical · FIDE ID 2017083
When preparing against Bryan Smith, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 823 games by Bryan Smith, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bryan Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bryan 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 | 2,370 | 2,503 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,369 | 2,444 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,481 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 823 | 373 | 250 | 200 | 45.3% |
| As White | 422 | 207 | 120 | 95 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 401 | 166 | 130 | 105 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bryan Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bryan Smith's side.
First moves as White (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 392 | 92.9% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.4% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.9% | 18.8% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (90% of these games) — Smith usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Smith usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 68.6% | 58.6% |
| e6 | 40 | 26.1% | 58.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.6% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 165 | 92.2% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.4% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Bryan Smith's chess games
All 823 games by Bryan Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 373 wins, 250 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 21/15/11 | 44.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 43 | 21/13/9 | 48.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 14/6/1 | 66.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Timur Gareyev | 2,676 | 3rd Dearborn Fall Open | E42 |
| Apr 2011 | Hrvoje Stevic | 2,611 | Zagreb Open A | B21 |
| Oct 2009 | Giorgi Kacheishvili | 2,606 | USA tt | D03 |
| Jul 2009 | Hristos Banikas | 2,598 | 1st Rethymno Open | B96 |
| Nov 2008 | Leonid Kritz | 2,592 | 39th Philadelphia National Open | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA tt | 2014 | 32 | 11.5 | 2,348 |
| US Masters Open | 2022 | 31 | 20 | 2,416 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,354 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2012 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,503 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 13 | 9 | 2,234 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2006 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
| 4th Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,444 |
| 3rd Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup | 2011 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,655 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bryan Smith's chess games?
823 games by Bryan Smith, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Bryan Smith has played.
What does Bryan Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 422 games with White in our database, Bryan Smith opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bryan Smith answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Bryan Smith play as White?
As White, Bryan Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 422 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bryan Smith play as Black?
As Black, Bryan Smith most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 53.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 401 games.
What is Bryan Smith's FIDE rating?
Bryan Smith is currently rated 2,370 in classical chess, 2,369 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Bryan Smith played?
Our database contains 823 games by Bryan Smith, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 373 wins, 250 draws, 200 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bryan Smith?
823 games by Bryan 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.