Prepare against Erik Smit
NLD · World #12,518 classical · FIDE ID 24617130
When preparing against Erik Smit, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%).
Our database contains 107 games by Erik Smit, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Smit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik 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 | 2,135 | 2,291 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 43 | 32 | 32 | 40.2% |
| As White | 52 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 55 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Smit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Smit's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 94.2% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Smit usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Smit usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Smit usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Smit usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Erik Smit's chess games
All 107 games by Erik Smit in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 43 wins, 32 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,414 | Apeldoorn Lichess Blitz Inv | A04 |
| Jan 2004 | Klaus-Juergen Schulz | 2,380 | BL2-West 0304 | E11 |
| Jan 2009 | Joerg Raasch | 2,306 | NRW Class2 0809 | C40 |
| Feb 2015 | Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch | 2,295 | BL2-West 1415 | D20 |
| Nov 2006 | Juergen Kaufeld | 2,287 | NRW Class1 0607 | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 1995 | 15 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-NED U18 | 1992 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| 32nd Ghent Taminco Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| Apeldoorn Lichess Blitz Inv | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,414 |
| NRW Class2 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,408 |
| NRW Class1 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,467 |
| NRW Class2 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Smit's chess games?
107 games by Erik Smit, from Jul 2005 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 Erik Smit has played.
What does Erik Smit play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Erik Smit opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Smit answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Erik Smit play as White?
As White, Erik Smit's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Smit play as Black?
As Black, Erik Smit most often plays: Elephant Gambit (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Erik Smit's FIDE rating?
Erik Smit is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (May 2011).
How many games has Erik Smit played?
Our database contains 107 games by Erik Smit, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 32 draws, 32 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Smit?
107 games by Erik 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.