Prepare against Radek Smid
Czechia · World #47,950 classical · FIDE ID 356204
When preparing against Radek Smid, expect 1.c4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Radek Smid, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Radek Smid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Radek Smid 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 | 1,901 | 1,921 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 20.0% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Radek Smid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Radek Smid's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 94.4% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Smid usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Smid usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Smid usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Smid usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Radek Smid's chess games
All 35 games by Radek Smid in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 7 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Jaroslav Cesal | 2,199 | chT2A-CZE 1213 | D47 |
| Jan 2014 | Karel Slechta | 1,954 | 13th Prague Open A | A36 |
| Feb 2017 | Jaroslav Soutner | 1,753 | chT2A-CZE 1617 | A22 |
| Jun 2015 | Milos Mriso | 1,740 | 10th Teplice Open | E71 |
| Jun 2015 | Jaroslav Purkyt | 1,736 | 10th Teplice Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 2 | 1,860 |
| chT2A-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,840 |
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| 17th Olomouc Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,821 |
| 3rd Prague Summer Open A | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,818 |
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,800 |
| 14th Prague Open A | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,717 |
| 13th Prague Open A | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Radek Smid's chess games?
35 games by Radek Smid, from Feb 2013 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 Radek Smid has played.
What does Radek Smid play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Radek Smid opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Radek Smid answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Radek Smid play as White?
As White, Radek Smid's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Radek Smid play as Black?
As Black, Radek Smid most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Radek Smid's FIDE rating?
Radek Smid is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Radek Smid played?
Our database contains 35 games by Radek Smid, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Radek Smid?
35 games by Radek Smid 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.