Prepare against Jan Smit
NLD · World #70,310 classical · FIDE ID 1052047
When preparing against Jan Smit, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 46 games by Jan Smit, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Smit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan 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 | 1,820 | 1,866 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,821 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,739 | 1,856 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 23.9% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Smit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Smit's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 47.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Smit usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Smit usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Smit usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Smit usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Smit usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Smit usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Jan Smit's chess games
All 46 games by Jan Smit in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Albert Hernandez | 1,997 | ch-NATO 33rd | E69 |
| Oct 2021 | Kris Steen | 1,865 | 31st ch-NATO | E67 |
| Aug 2025 | Bob Minnaert | 1,519 | 35th NATO Chess | D02 |
| Sep 2023 | Jimmy Blair | 1,474 | ch-NATO 33rd | A04 |
| Jun 2022 | Rik Boudry | 1,468 | 32nd ch-NATO | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,795 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,723 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,893 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,790 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,727 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,616 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Smit's chess games?
46 games by Jan Smit, from Oct 2014 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 Smit has played.
What does Jan Smit play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jan Smit opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Smit answers 1...g6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jan Smit play as White?
As White, Jan Smit's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Smit play as Black?
As Black, Jan Smit most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jan Smit's FIDE rating?
Jan Smit is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,739 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Jan Smit played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jan Smit, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Smit?
46 games by Jan 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.