Prepare against Maykel Smits
NLD · World #23,829 classical · FIDE ID 1006169
When preparing against Maykel Smits, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Maykel Smits, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maykel Smits's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maykel Smits 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 | 2,026 | 2,206 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maykel Smits's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maykel Smits's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Smits usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Smits usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Smits usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Maykel Smits's chess games
All 30 games by Maykel Smits 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Thibaut Vandenbussche | 2,235 | chT-BEL 0708 | D00 |
| Aug 2001 | Anton J Rosmuller | 2,173 | 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | E74 |
| Jul 2001 | Luc Zimmermann | 2,125 | Dieren Open | C47 |
| Jul 2001 | Desiree Hamelink | 2,072 | Dieren Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
| 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,370 |
| Arnhem OSKA Open | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 2,272 |
| OSKA Open A | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 2,019 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,377 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,087 |
| chT-BEL 0102 | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,765 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maykel Smits's chess games?
30 games by Maykel Smits, 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 Maykel Smits has played.
What does Maykel Smits play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Maykel Smits opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maykel Smits answers 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Maykel Smits play as White?
As White, Maykel Smits's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maykel Smits play as Black?
As Black, Maykel Smits most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Maykel Smits's FIDE rating?
Maykel Smits is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Maykel Smits played?
Our database contains 30 games by Maykel Smits, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maykel Smits?
30 games by Maykel Smits 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.