Prepare against Lynda Smith
WCM · United Kingdom · World #79,207 classical · FIDE ID 1800191
When preparing against Lynda Smith, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Exchange as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 280 games by Lynda Smith, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lynda Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lynda 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 | 1,792 | 2,010 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 75 | 82 | 123 | 26.8% |
| As White | 134 | 35 | 41 | 58 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 146 | 40 | 41 | 65 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lynda Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lynda Smith's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 79.1% | 40.1% |
| f4 | 23 | 17.2% | 37.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.2% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 40.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Smith usually continues d3 (56.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 17% of White games, 37.0% score
- …d5 (65% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 84.9% | 38.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 12.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 37 | 72.5% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
Lynda Smith's chess games
All 280 games by Lynda Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 75 wins, 82 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 9/6/18 | 27.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 47 | 14/14/19 | 29.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Mihaela-Veronica Foisor | 2,217 | BCF-chT1d 1819 (4NCL) Demotion pool | A88 |
| Feb 2013 | Johann Ingvason | 2,148 | Reykjavik Open | A07 |
| Sep 2016 | Nataly Alejandra Monroy Garzon | 2,105 | Olympiad Women-42 | A80 |
| Feb 2016 | Gerry Heap | 2,080 | 45th Dyfed Open | B26 |
| Jan 2020 | Alex Bullen | 2,039 | South Wales New Year Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 28 | 10.5 | 1,883 |
| 29th Olympiad w | 1990 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,176 |
| Olympiad Women-28 | 1988 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| EU-ch U20 Girls | 1984 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,873 |
| Olympiad w 26 | 1984 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,691 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lynda Smith's chess games?
280 games by Lynda Smith, from Apr 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 Lynda Smith has played.
What does Lynda Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Lynda Smith opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.f4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lynda Smith answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Lynda Smith play as White?
As White, Lynda Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Bird's opening (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (15 games, 13.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lynda Smith play as Black?
As Black, Lynda Smith most often plays: Dutch Defense (47 games, 29.8% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Lynda Smith's FIDE rating?
Lynda Smith is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (May 2010).
How many games has Lynda Smith played?
Our database contains 280 games by Lynda Smith, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 82 draws, 123 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lynda Smith?
280 games by Lynda 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.