Prepare against Jennifer Skidmore Smith
United States · World #39,555 classical · FIDE ID 2032694
Our database contains 244 games by Jennifer Skidmore Smith, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jennifer Skidmore Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jennifer Skidmore Smith 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 | 1,937 | 1,968 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 1,970 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 140 | 20 | 84 | 57.4% |
| As White | 128 | 75 | 11 | 42 | 58.6% |
| As Black | 116 | 65 | 9 | 42 | 56.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jennifer Skidmore Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jennifer Skidmore Smith's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 100.0% | 62.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nc3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Smith usually continues f4 (79.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 93.8% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.6% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 97.1% | 64.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Jennifer Skidmore Smith's chess games
All 244 games by Jennifer Skidmore Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 140 wins, 20 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 21/1/16 | 55.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 22 | 16/3/3 | 72.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 48 | 28/0/20 | 58.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Stephen Brady | 2,290 | US Open-91 | C97 |
| Sep 2010 | Alisher Sanetullaev | 2,189 | ch-Michigan Open | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Dodson,C | 2,065 | ch-USA Senior Women 2026 | B23 |
| Jan 1992 | Aurelia Gatine | 2,050 | Wch U18 Girls | B01 |
| Aug 2014 | Zane Eisen | 2,005 | 115th US Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Open | 2004 | 16 | 7 | 1,828 |
| Detroit Open | 2000 | 15 | 12 | 1,406 |
| ch-Eastpointe MI | 1994 | 12 | 7.5 | – |
| Wch U18 Girls | 1992 | 11 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Detroit ch-MI | 1992 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,665 |
| ch-Flint MI class-A | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-USA Senior Women 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,922 |
| ch-Detroit MI Open | 1994 | 7 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jennifer Skidmore Smith's chess games?
244 games by Jennifer Skidmore Smith, from Jul 2013 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 Jennifer Skidmore Smith has played.
What does Jennifer Skidmore Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Jennifer Skidmore Smith opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jennifer Skidmore Smith answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jennifer Skidmore Smith play as White?
As White, Jennifer Skidmore Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (38 games, 55.3% win rate); King's Gambit (22 games, 72.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jennifer Skidmore Smith play as Black?
As Black, Jennifer Skidmore Smith most often plays: Philidor (48 games, 58.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Jennifer Skidmore Smith's FIDE rating?
Jennifer Skidmore Smith is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jennifer Skidmore Smith played?
Our database contains 244 games by Jennifer Skidmore Smith, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 20 draws, 84 losses (57.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jennifer Skidmore Smith?
244 games by Jennifer Skidmore Smith 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.