Prepare against Andrew PE Smith
United Kingdom · World #102,184 classical · FIDE ID 469793
When preparing against Andrew PE Smith, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 60 games by Andrew PE Smith, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew PE Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew PE 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 | 1,723 | 1,745 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,635 | 1,645 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,738 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 19 | 9 | 32 | 31.7% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew PE Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew PE Smith's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 15 | 46.9% | 36.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 36.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
Andrew PE Smith's chess games
All 60 games by Andrew PE Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Clive Thomas | 1,771 | 2nd WCU Online League U1800 Open | C01 |
| Apr 2021 | Mark Cooke | 1,656 | 2nd WCU Online League U1800 Open | C21 |
| Mar 2026 | Andy Neville | 1,644 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A80 |
| Nov 2019 | Tim Valentine | 1,621 | 11th London Classic Open U1825 | C63 |
| Jun 2023 | Kacper Drukarczyk | 1,618 | 30th Daventry 4NCL Open B | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 19 | 5 | 1,661 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,866 |
| 2nd WCU Online League U1800 Open | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1825 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,510 |
| 4th North Wales Major Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,313 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,478 |
| 30th Daventry 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,699 |
| 1st WCU Online League U1800 Open | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,587 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew PE Smith's chess games?
60 games by Andrew PE Smith, from Jul 2019 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 Andrew PE Smith has played.
What does Andrew PE Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Andrew PE Smith opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew PE Smith answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Andrew PE Smith play as White?
As White, Andrew PE Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew PE Smith play as Black?
As Black, Andrew PE Smith most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (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 28 games.
What is Andrew PE Smith's FIDE rating?
Andrew PE Smith is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,635 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,745 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Andrew PE Smith played?
Our database contains 60 games by Andrew PE Smith, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew PE Smith?
60 games by Andrew PE 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.