Prepare against Ole Smeby
Norway · World #55,590 classical · FIDE ID 1503677
When preparing against Ole Smeby, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 177 games by Ole Smeby, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ole Smeby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ole Smeby 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 | 1,871 | 2,060 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,935 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,887 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 66 | 50 | 61 | 37.3% |
| As White | 92 | 31 | 25 | 36 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 85 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ole Smeby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ole Smeby's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 95.7% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Smeby usually continues c4 (47.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Smeby usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Smeby usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Smeby usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Smeby usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Smeby usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 80.5% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.1% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 82.8% | 64.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
Ole Smeby's chess games
All 177 games by Ole Smeby in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 66 wins, 50 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D40 | Colle System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 30 | 11/7/12 | 36.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Benjamin Dauth | 2,367 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A00 |
| Oct 2018 | Eivind Olav Risting | 2,305 | Oslo Open | E91 |
| Jul 2017 | Soren Mikkel Andersen | 2,123 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A57 |
| Oct 2016 | Terje Lund | 2,103 | Oslo Open | D27 |
| Jul 2017 | Espen Thorstensen | 2,101 | ch-NOR Klasse1 | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 20.5 | 1,982 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 24 | 13 | 1,946 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 1,947 |
| Kalotturneringen | 1994 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
| Oslo Nordstrand Open | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,050 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ole Smeby's chess games?
177 games by Ole Smeby, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Ole Smeby has played.
What does Ole Smeby play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Ole Smeby opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ole Smeby answers 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ole Smeby play as White?
As White, Ole Smeby's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ole Smeby play as Black?
As Black, Ole Smeby most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Ole Smeby's FIDE rating?
Ole Smeby is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ole Smeby played?
Our database contains 177 games by Ole Smeby, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 50 draws, 61 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ole Smeby?
177 games by Ole Smeby 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.