Prepare against Devon Smit
ZAF · World #43,415 classical · FIDE ID 14330849
Our database contains 57 games by Devon Smit, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Devon Smit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Devon Smit 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 | 1,920 | 1,934 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,857 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 1,985 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 22 | 7 | 28 | 38.6% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Devon Smit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Devon Smit's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 84.6% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 47.7% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Smit usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Smit usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Smit usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Smit usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Smit usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Devon Smit's chess games
All 57 games by Devon Smit in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jose Gabriel Cardoso Cardoso | 2,543 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 | Online Qualifier 1 | D31 |
| Mar 2022 | Andrew M Dunn | 2,117 | Kimberley Moja Open | D31 |
| Jul 2019 | P. Srikrishnan | 1,990 | ch-Commonwealth U14 | E99 |
| May 2019 | Anton Goosen | 1,965 | Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | B11 |
| May 2019 | Tshediso M Mpya | 1,958 | Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch FIDE Online U16 Africa qual | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 1,738 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 | Online Qualifier 1 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-Africa U14 | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,736 |
| chT-RSA U12 | 2016 | 7 | 1 | 771 |
| Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 (Finals) | Pool B | 2026 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,021 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,820 |
| Kimberley Moja Open | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Devon Smit's chess games?
57 games by Devon Smit, from Apr 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 Devon Smit has played.
What does Devon Smit play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Devon Smit opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Devon Smit answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Devon Smit play as White?
As White, Devon Smit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Devon Smit play as Black?
As Black, Devon Smit most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Devon Smit's FIDE rating?
Devon Smit is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Devon Smit played?
Our database contains 57 games by Devon Smit, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Devon Smit?
57 games by Devon Smit 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.