Prepare against Jelmer Sminia
NLD · World #11,598 classical · FIDE ID 1012649
Our database contains 170 games by Jelmer Sminia, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jelmer Sminia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jelmer Sminia 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 | 2,146 | 2,256 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,213 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 57 | 58 | 55 | 33.5% |
| As White | 84 | 34 | 27 | 23 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 86 | 23 | 31 | 32 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jelmer Sminia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jelmer Sminia's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 98.8% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sminia usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sminia usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Sminia usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sminia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Jelmer Sminia's chess games
All 170 games by Jelmer Sminia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 57 wins, 58 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,394 | 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | C01 |
| Jul 2010 | Hans Renette | 2,348 | 33rd Ghent Taminco Open | C55 |
| May 2007 | Raoul Van Ketel | 2,324 | chT-NED 0607 | D15 |
| Aug 2004 | Frederic Verduyn | 2,302 | 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | B07 |
| Jul 2005 | Mark Smits | 2,273 | Dieren Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2005 | 27 | 10 | 2,094 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2003 | 18 | 11 | 2,256 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2003 | 18 | 9 | 2,253 |
| ch-NED U14 | 1999 | 18 | 8.5 | – |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 1997 | 11 | 7 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 10 | 6 | – |
| Haarlem BDO-B | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,083 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jelmer Sminia's chess games?
170 games by Jelmer Sminia, from Oct 2003 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 Jelmer Sminia has played.
What does Jelmer Sminia play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Jelmer Sminia opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jelmer Sminia answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jelmer Sminia play as White?
As White, Jelmer Sminia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jelmer Sminia play as Black?
As Black, Jelmer Sminia most often plays: French: Classical Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Jelmer Sminia's FIDE rating?
Jelmer Sminia is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Jelmer Sminia played?
Our database contains 170 games by Jelmer Sminia, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 58 draws, 55 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jelmer Sminia?
170 games by Jelmer Sminia 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.