Prepare against Matthieu Smith
France · World #27,298 classical · FIDE ID 640689
When preparing against Matthieu Smith, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 181 games by Matthieu Smith, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthieu Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthieu 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 | 2,002 | 2,212 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,138 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,139 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 63 | 40 | 78 | 34.8% |
| As White | 86 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 95 | 31 | 13 | 51 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthieu Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthieu Smith's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 54.7% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 20 | 23.3% | 67.5% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 22.1% | 34.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Smith usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 67.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Smith usually continues Qh5 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 45.8% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 15 | 31.3% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.4% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.3% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 66.7% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Matthieu Smith's chess games
All 181 games by Matthieu Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 63 wins, 40 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Manuel Maleki | 2,271 | 28th Avoine Open | A13 |
| Jul 2021 | Sebastien Pucher | 2,269 | Avoine Open 35th | A49 |
| Jul 2019 | Alexis Douriet Duany | 2,247 | 94th ch-Paris | E60 |
| Apr 2011 | Roman Krulich | 2,225 | 34th San Sebastian Open | B07 |
| Jul 2019 | Joseph Girel | 2,215 | 94th ch-Paris | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,075 |
| Agneaux St Lo Coquereau Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,111 |
| 15th Sautron Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| 94th ch-Paris | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-Hauts de Seine | 2014 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,216 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,768 |
| 29th Avoine Open | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthieu Smith's chess games?
181 games by Matthieu Smith, from Oct 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 Matthieu Smith has played.
What does Matthieu Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Matthieu Smith opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthieu Smith answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Matthieu Smith play as White?
As White, Matthieu Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack (8 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthieu Smith play as Black?
As Black, Matthieu Smith most often plays: Philidor (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Matthieu Smith's FIDE rating?
Matthieu Smith is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Matthieu Smith played?
Our database contains 181 games by Matthieu Smith, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 40 draws, 78 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthieu Smith?
181 games by Matthieu 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.