Prepare against Jan Smid
Czechia · World #59,894 classical · FIDE ID 328758
Our database contains 107 games by Jan Smid, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 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 | 1,856 | 2,000 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 13 | 63 | 31 | 12.1% |
| As White | 55 | 9 | 31 | 15 | 16.4% |
| As Black | 52 | 4 | 32 | 16 | 7.7% |
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 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 94.5% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Smid usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Smid usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Smid usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Smid usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Jan Smid's chess games
All 107 games by Jan Smid in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 13 wins, 63 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 29 | 5/16/8 | 17.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 0/9/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 1/13/7 | 4.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Karel Kratochvil | 2,112 | chT1E-CZE 0607 | A31 |
| Jan 2017 | David Tichy | 2,034 | chT2E-CZE 1617 | D02 |
| Nov 2014 | Petr Petrik | 2,023 | chT2E-CZE 1415 | B13 |
| Mar 2016 | Petr Bacak | 1,980 | chT2F-CZE 1516 | D12 |
| Oct 2009 | Pavel Kubat | 1,944 | chT2E-CZE 0910 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,686 |
| chT2E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,006 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,752 |
| chT2E-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,968 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,813 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,917 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,860 |
| chT2F-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Smid's chess games?
107 games by Jan Smid, from Oct 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 Jan Smid has played.
What does Jan Smid play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Jan Smid opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Smid answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Smid play as White?
As White, Jan Smid's most-played openings in our database are: London System (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 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 (21 games, 4.8% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Jan Smid's FIDE rating?
Jan Smid is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jan Smid played?
Our database contains 107 games by Jan Smid, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 63 draws, 31 losses (12.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Smid?
107 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.