Prepare against Jelle Smid
NLD · World #14,631 classical · FIDE ID 1091131
Our database contains 47 games by Jelle Smid, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jelle Smid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jelle 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 | 2,109 | 2,120 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,118 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 27.7% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jelle Smid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jelle Smid's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 60.9% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 30.4% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Smid usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Smid usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Smid usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Smid usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Smid usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 46.7% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Jelle Smid's chess games
All 47 games by Jelle Smid in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 13 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Etienne Goudriaan | 2,330 | 50th OKU | E06 |
| Apr 2024 | Roger Labruyere | 2,267 | NED-ch U18 Open | B90 |
| May 2024 | Kambiz Sekandar | 2,233 | 49th Utrecht OKU Open | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | Tjark Vos | 2,170 | Dutch Open | B11 |
| Jul 2024 | Lennart Schroeder | 2,146 | Dutch Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
| NED-ch U18 Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-NED U18 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,918 |
| Utrecht Keres Memorial | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 2,005 |
| 49th Utrecht OKU Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,361 |
| Hilversum Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,159 |
| 27th HZ Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jelle Smid's chess games?
47 games by Jelle Smid, from Jun 2022 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 Jelle Smid has played.
What does Jelle Smid play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jelle Smid opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jelle Smid answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Jelle Smid play as White?
As White, Jelle Smid's most-played openings in our database are: Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jelle Smid play as Black?
As Black, Jelle Smid most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jelle Smid's FIDE rating?
Jelle Smid is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Jelle Smid played?
Our database contains 47 games by Jelle Smid, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jelle Smid?
47 games by Jelle 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.