Prepare against Peter R Smith
United Kingdom · World #27,157 classical · FIDE ID 2404761
When preparing against Peter R Smith, expect 1.Nf3 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 117 games by Peter R Smith, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Peter R Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter R 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 | 2,004 | 2,089 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,060 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 2,032 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 42 | 44 | 31 | 35.9% |
| As White | 61 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter R Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter R Smith's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 72.1% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 16.4% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.6% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 72% of White games, 61.4% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Smith usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 41.4% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 7 | 24.1% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Peter R Smith's chess games
All 117 games by Peter R Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Oct 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: 42 wins, 44 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Evald Ule | 2,248 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | A30 |
| Aug 2014 | Pablo Padilla Cabero | 2,161 | ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | A84 |
| Nov 2019 | Dale R. Haessel | 2,128 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | A06 |
| Apr 2017 | Rohan Talukdar | 2,096 | Titled Tue | C06 |
| May 2017 | Steven A Brown | 2,030 | Ayr Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| Ayr Open | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,092 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,151 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,987 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter R Smith's chess games?
117 games by Peter R Smith, from Aug 2014 to Oct 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 Peter R Smith has played.
What does Peter R Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Peter R Smith opens with 1.Nf3 (72% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter R Smith answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Peter R Smith play as White?
As White, Peter R Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter R Smith play as Black?
As Black, Peter R Smith most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Peter R Smith's FIDE rating?
Peter R Smith is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Peter R Smith played?
Our database contains 117 games by Peter R Smith, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 44 draws, 31 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter R Smith?
117 games by Peter R 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.