Prepare against Callum A Smith
United Kingdom · World #51,664 classical · FIDE ID 1805100
Our database contains 52 games by Callum A Smith, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Callum A Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Callum A 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 | 1,886 | 1,886 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,790 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,859 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 38.5% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Callum A Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Callum A Smith's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 56.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Callum A Smith's chess games
All 52 games by Callum A Smith in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Derek Jones | 1,926 | Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | C01 |
| Apr 2026 | Mark Thomas | 1,880 | Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | B06 |
| Feb 2026 | Emily Maton | 1,878 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | D02 |
| Sep 2022 | Guy Wagner | 1,786 | South Wales Late Summer Open | B22 |
| Sep 2020 | Owain Davies | 1,762 | 1st WCU Online League U1800 Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,877 |
| ch-WLS Minor 64th | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,493 |
| 1st WCU Online League U1800 Open | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,074 |
| ch-WLS Minor | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,177 |
| ch-GBR Sub 120 106th | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,703 |
| ch-GBR U120 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 807 |
| South Wales Late Summer Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Callum A Smith's chess games?
52 games by Callum A Smith, from May 2018 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 Callum A Smith has played.
What does Callum A Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Callum A Smith opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Callum A Smith answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Callum A Smith play as White?
As White, Callum A Smith's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Callum A Smith play as Black?
As Black, Callum A Smith most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Callum A Smith's FIDE rating?
Callum A Smith is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Callum A Smith played?
Our database contains 52 games by Callum A Smith, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Callum A Smith?
52 games by Callum A 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.