Prepare against Robert W Smith
FM · New Zealand · World #16,175 classical · FIDE ID 4300190
Our database contains 733 games by Robert W Smith, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert W Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert W 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 | 2,093 | 2,333 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,276 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,201 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 733 | 305 | 233 | 195 | 41.6% |
| As White | 361 | 151 | 127 | 83 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 372 | 154 | 106 | 112 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert W Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert W Smith's side.
First moves as White (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 257 | 71.2% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 60 | 16.6% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 8.0% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 13 | 3.6% | 65.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Smith usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 117 | 74.5% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 28 | 17.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.8% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 122 | 84.7% | 57.4% |
| d5 | 14 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Robert W Smith's chess games
All 733 games by Robert W Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 305 wins, 233 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 36 | 18/10/8 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 14/4/2 | 70.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,467 | George Trundle IM | B12 |
| May 2007 | Gary W Lane | 2,421 | Oceania zt | B42 |
| Jul 2010 | Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | 2,416 | George Trundle IM | B35 |
| Apr 2020 | Jacek Dubiel | 2,414 | Titled Tue | B85 |
| Oct 2025 | S Matera | 2,400 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Trundle IM | 2019 | 61 | 25.5 | 2,246 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 54 | 33.5 | 2,262 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2017 | 36 | 14.5 | 2,213 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-NZL Seniors | 2020 | 24 | 16 | 2,103 |
| ch-North Island | 2019 | 24 | 18.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-South Island | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,144 |
| Australian Masters B | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 2,276 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michael V R Steadman (18 games) · Darryl K Johansen (16 games) · Russell John Dive (13 games) · Anthony F Ker (13 games) · Stephen J Solomon (10 games) · Gary W Lane (10 games) · Nicolas Croad (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert W Smith's chess games?
733 games by Robert W Smith, from Apr 2003 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 Robert W Smith has played.
What does Robert W Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 361 games with White in our database, Robert W Smith opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert W Smith answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Robert W Smith play as White?
As White, Robert W Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (20 games, 70.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 361 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert W Smith play as Black?
As Black, Robert W Smith most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 372 games.
What is Robert W Smith's FIDE rating?
Robert W Smith is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Robert W Smith played?
Our database contains 733 games by Robert W Smith, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 305 wins, 233 draws, 195 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert W Smith?
733 games by Robert W 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.