Prepare against Fabrice De Smet
France · World #128,971 classical · FIDE ID 45129657
When preparing against Fabrice De Smet, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 114 games by Fabrice De Smet, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabrice De Smet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabrice De Smet 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 | 1,650 | 1,682 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,591 | 1,678 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,688 | 1,697 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 39 | 8 | 67 | 34.2% |
| As White | 56 | 21 | 5 | 30 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 58 | 18 | 3 | 37 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabrice De Smet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabrice De Smet's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.0% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Smet usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Smet usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Smet usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 73.0% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Fabrice De Smet's chess games
All 114 games by Fabrice De Smet in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 39 wins, 8 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/0/12 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Alicia Randrianarimanana | 1,971 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B24 |
| May 2021 | Alexandre Casas | 1,921 | Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | C86 |
| Apr 2021 | Arcadio Guzman Mellado | 1,868 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | C42 |
| Jan 2022 | Samuel Blanchard | 1,848 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A01 |
| May 2021 | Pierre Guenin | 1,392 | Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,808 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 5 | 1,602 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,486 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,690 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,791 |
| Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,885 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,579 |
| Orsay Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabrice De Smet's chess games?
114 games by Fabrice De Smet, from May 2016 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 Fabrice De Smet has played.
What does Fabrice De Smet play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Fabrice De Smet opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabrice De Smet answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fabrice De Smet play as White?
As White, Fabrice De Smet's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabrice De Smet play as Black?
As Black, Fabrice De Smet most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Fabrice De Smet's FIDE rating?
Fabrice De Smet is currently rated 1,650 in classical chess, 1,591 in rapid and 1,688 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,682 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Fabrice De Smet played?
Our database contains 114 games by Fabrice De Smet, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 8 draws, 67 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabrice De Smet?
114 games by Fabrice De Smet 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.