Prepare against Mark De Smedt
Belgium · World #35,900 classical · FIDE ID 244899
Our database contains 30 games by Mark De Smedt, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark De Smedt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark De Smedt 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 | 1,954 | 2,005 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,934 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 26.7% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark De Smedt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark De Smedt's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Smedt usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Smedt usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Smedt usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Mark De Smedt's chess games
All 30 games by Mark De Smedt in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Soel Kartsev | 2,162 | chT-BEL 2223 | D04 |
| Jul 2026 | Allan Hye | 2,091 | Senior-DM 2026 - 50+ | B00 |
| Jul 2017 | Slawomir Krasowski | 1,916 | Police Gniota Memorial 32nd | C54 |
| Jul 2026 | Bo Munksgaard | 1,764 | Senior-DM 2026 - 50+ | B07 |
| Nov 2022 | Robert Romanelli | 1,759 | chT-BEL 2223 | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Gniota Memorial 32nd | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,937 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,776 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 50+ | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,023 |
| chT-BEL 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,179 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,669 |
| chT-BEL 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark De Smedt's chess games?
30 games by Mark De Smedt, from Feb 2015 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 Mark De Smedt has played.
What does Mark De Smedt play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mark De Smedt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark De Smedt answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Mark De Smedt play as White?
As White, Mark De Smedt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark De Smedt play as Black?
As Black, Mark De Smedt most often plays: Queen's Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Mark De Smedt's FIDE rating?
Mark De Smedt is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Mark De Smedt played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mark De Smedt, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark De Smedt?
30 games by Mark De Smedt 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.