Prepare against Manuel Smit
NLD · World #27,012 classical · FIDE ID 1016385
Our database contains 40 games by Manuel Smit, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Smit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel 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 | 2,004 | 2,004 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,017 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 5 | 26 | 22.5% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Smit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Smit's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 10.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Smit usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Smit usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Smit usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 10.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Smit usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Smit usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Smit usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Manuel Smit's chess games
All 40 games by Manuel Smit in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Vadim Van Kuijk | 2,131 | Dutch Open | C40 |
| Aug 2019 | Guido Wagenvoorde | 2,128 | 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | A01 |
| Jun 2001 | Jan Van der Veen | 2,119 | Utrecht OKU Open B | C42 |
| May 2024 | Marc Overeem | 2,075 | 49th Utrecht OKU Open | B30 |
| Aug 2019 | Max Kraemer | 2,041 | 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Open | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,886 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,038 |
| Utrecht OKU Open B | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,052 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,835 |
| Maarssen OKU Open A | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,930 |
| 49th Utrecht OKU Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,968 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,900 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Smit's chess games?
40 games by Manuel Smit, from Sep 2013 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 Manuel Smit has played.
What does Manuel Smit play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Manuel Smit opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.b3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Smit answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Manuel Smit play as White?
As White, Manuel Smit's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Smit play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Smit most often plays: Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Manuel Smit's FIDE rating?
Manuel Smit is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Manuel Smit played?
Our database contains 40 games by Manuel Smit, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Smit?
40 games by Manuel 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.