Prepare against Olivia Smith
WFM · United Kingdom · World #22,189 classical · FIDE ID 411850
When preparing against Olivia Smith, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 5.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 455 games by Olivia Smith, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Olivia Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivia 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 | 2,039 | 2,149 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,974 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,013 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 172 | 136 | 147 | 37.8% |
| As White | 231 | 91 | 72 | 68 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 224 | 81 | 64 | 79 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivia Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivia Smith's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 84.4% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 14.7% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Smith usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Smith usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Smith usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 100 | 83.3% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 9.2% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.7% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 76.3% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 17 | 21.3% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Olivia Smith's chess games
All 455 games by Olivia Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Sep 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: 172 wins, 136 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 1/8/10 | 5.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 54 | 14/24/16 | 25.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Keith C Arkell | 2,373 | 48th Guernsey Open | B06 |
| Jul 2022 | John R Richardson | 2,289 | 17th South Wales Open | B11 |
| Jul 2023 | Ankush Khandelwal | 2,276 | 109th ch-GBR | B51 |
| Jul 2023 | Dietmar Kolbus | 2,270 | 109th ch-GBR | E62 |
| Nov 2020 | James T Sherwin | 2,246 | 1st WCU Online League Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2010 | 39 | 19 | 2,072 |
| Faber Cup | 2004 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,075 |
| London Classic w | 2012 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,965 |
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 1,952 |
| Olympiad Women-36 | 2004 | 12 | 8 | 2,215 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,154 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivia Smith's chess games?
455 games by Olivia Smith, from Jul 2003 to Sep 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 Olivia Smith has played.
What does Olivia Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Olivia Smith opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivia Smith answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Olivia Smith play as White?
As White, Olivia Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 5.3% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivia Smith play as Black?
As Black, Olivia Smith most often plays: Petrov's Defense (54 games, 25.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Olivia Smith's FIDE rating?
Olivia Smith is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Olivia Smith played?
Our database contains 455 games by Olivia Smith, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 136 draws, 147 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivia Smith?
455 games by Olivia 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.