Prepare against Jan Smid
Czechia · World #63,427 classical · FIDE ID 323055
When preparing against Jan Smid, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 77 games by Jan Smid, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Smid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Smid 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 | 1,843 | 2,014 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,917 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 10 | 30 | 37 | 13.0% |
| As White | 43 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 18.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Smid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Smid's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 44.2% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 27.9% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 12 | 27.9% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 44.7% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Smid usually continues Bg5 (85.7% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Smid usually continues Bg5 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Smid usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Smid usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Smid usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Smid usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 73.3% | 18.2% |
| b6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Jan Smid's chess games
All 77 games by Jan Smid in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 10 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Dusan Mikulas | 2,149 | Stare Mesto Open | D00 |
| Jan 2005 | Imre Kukel | 2,071 | ch-SVK | B40 |
| Jan 2023 | Jiri Hrtanek | 1,970 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | D00 |
| Jan 2023 | Tomas Dvoulety | 1,966 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | D00 |
| Oct 2023 | Josef Novak | 1,785 | chT-Zlin Region 2324 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2014 | 32 | 7 | 1,966 |
| ch-CZE U18 Girls/sf U18 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,837 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,068 |
| Tatry Open | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 1,967 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,989 |
| Jesenik Open B | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,460 |
| chT2E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,676 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Smid's chess games?
77 games by Jan Smid, from Oct 2004 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 Jan Smid has played.
What does Jan Smid play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Jan Smid opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Smid answers 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games), 1...a6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jan Smid play as White?
As White, Jan Smid's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Smid play as Black?
As Black, Jan Smid most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jan Smid's FIDE rating?
Jan Smid is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Jan Smid played?
Our database contains 77 games by Jan Smid, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses (13.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Smid?
77 games by Jan Smid 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.