Prepare against Jovan Smit
Serbia · World #75,025 classical · FIDE ID 945161
When preparing against Jovan Smit, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 52 games by Jovan Smit, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jovan Smit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jovan 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 | 1,805 | 1,873 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,839 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 16 | 5 | 31 | 30.8% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jovan Smit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jovan Smit's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 35.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Smit usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Smit usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Smit usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Jovan Smit's chess games
All 52 games by Jovan Smit in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Nikola H Petrovic | 1,992 | Stari Zednik | B77 |
| Nov 2019 | Ljubo Vlahovic | 1,961 | ch-Backa Topola | B34 |
| Feb 2016 | Ivko Jelovac | 1,951 | ch-Subotica Open | B42 |
| Dec 2019 | Mihaly Bicskei | 1,928 | ch-Backa Topola | B48 |
| Mar 2014 | Tibor G Nemeth | 1,928 | ch-Subotica | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica | 2015 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,567 |
| Stari Zednik | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| ch-Subotica City | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
| ch-Backa Topola | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jovan Smit's chess games?
52 games by Jovan Smit, from Nov 2012 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 Jovan Smit has played.
What does Jovan Smit play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Jovan Smit opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jovan Smit answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Jovan Smit play as White?
As White, Jovan Smit's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jovan Smit play as Black?
As Black, Jovan Smit most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jovan Smit's FIDE rating?
Jovan Smit is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,873 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Jovan Smit played?
Our database contains 52 games by Jovan Smit, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 31 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jovan Smit?
52 games by Jovan 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.