Prepare against Chris P Smith
United Kingdom · World #135,785 classical · FIDE ID 424617
When preparing against Chris P Smith, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 89 games by Chris P Smith, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chris P Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris P 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 | 1,631 | 1,671 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 26 | 14 | 49 | 29.2% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 8 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris P Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris P Smith's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 91.1% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (36.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games) — Smith usually continues dxe5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 48.1% | 19.2% |
| e6 | 13 | 48.1% | 30.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Chris P Smith's chess games
All 89 games by Chris P Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Feyikemi Anthony FUNMILAYO | 1,950 | ch-WLS B 68th | D11 |
| Apr 2024 | Ethan McGrath | 1,738 | ch-WLS B 68th | A10 |
| Jan 2016 | Lucas Roos | 1,672 | chT-RSA U18 | C01 |
| Apr 2022 | Chris Peters | 1,662 | Cardiff Welsh Open | B08 |
| Apr 2022 | Justin Morgans | 1,618 | Cardiff Welsh Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 20 | 5.5 | 1,509 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,521 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,416 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,479 |
| ch-WLS Minor | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,535 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| chT-RSA U18 | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,758 |
| chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 2,016 |
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Where can I find Chris P Smith's chess games?
89 games by Chris P Smith, from Dec 2013 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 Chris P Smith has played.
What does Chris P Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Chris P Smith opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris P Smith answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Chris P Smith play as White?
As White, Chris P Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris P Smith play as Black?
As Black, Chris P Smith most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Chris P Smith's FIDE rating?
Chris P Smith is currently rated 1,631 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,671 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Chris P Smith played?
Our database contains 89 games by Chris P Smith, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 49 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris P Smith?
89 games by Chris P 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.