Prepare against Kobe Smeets
FM · NLD · World #2,581 classical · FIDE ID 1063910
When preparing against Kobe Smeets, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 408 games by Kobe Smeets, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kobe Smeets's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kobe Smeets 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 | 2,356 | 2,383 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,194 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,325 | 2,336 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 408 | 173 | 87 | 148 | 42.4% |
| As White | 207 | 95 | 40 | 72 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 201 | 78 | 47 | 76 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kobe Smeets's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kobe Smeets's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 92.8% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.3% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Smeets usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Smeets usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Smeets usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Smeets usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Smeets usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Smeets usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 71.4% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 24 | 22.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 77.4% | 44.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 14.5% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Kobe Smeets's chess games
All 408 games by Kobe Smeets in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Sep 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: 173 wins, 87 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 14/11/12 | 37.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Benjamin Bok | 2,603 | Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Voorronde CD | B91 |
| Sep 2024 | Daniel Howard Fernandez | 2,524 | chT-NED 2425 | C79 |
| Jan 2025 | Nico Zwirs | 2,476 | Tata Steel Top Tienkamp | C88 |
| Jun 2025 | Matthias Dann | 2,446 | 17th BPB Limburg Open | C70 |
| Nov 2024 | Stefan Beukema | 2,440 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 54 | 23 | 2,173 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 1,915 |
| Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Finale B | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,079 |
| Rotterdam Blitz Final AB | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,310 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,406 |
| Dutch League 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kobe Smeets's chess games?
408 games by Kobe Smeets, from Aug 2018 to Sep 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 Kobe Smeets has played.
What does Kobe Smeets play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Kobe Smeets opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kobe Smeets answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Kobe Smeets play as White?
As White, Kobe Smeets's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kobe Smeets play as Black?
As Black, Kobe Smeets most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Kobe Smeets's FIDE rating?
Kobe Smeets is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,325 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Kobe Smeets played?
Our database contains 408 games by Kobe Smeets, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 87 draws, 148 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kobe Smeets?
408 games by Kobe Smeets 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.