Prepare against Ruben Smekens
Belgium · World #15,508 classical · FIDE ID 210447
When preparing against Ruben Smekens, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 83 games by Ruben Smekens, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Smekens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Smekens 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 | 2,100 | 2,112 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,021 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,058 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 22 | 25 | 36 | 26.5% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Smekens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Smekens's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 86.5% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Smekens usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Smekens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Smekens usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Smekens usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Smekens usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Ruben Smekens's chess games
All 83 games by Ruben Smekens in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 22 wins, 25 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Krum Georgiev | 2,335 | 11th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | B84 |
| May 2026 | Tibo Maes | 2,068 | Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | B06 |
| Jul 2012 | Koen Stynen | 2,028 | ch-BEL Open | B11 |
| May 2026 | Bert Van Hecke | 2,013 | Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | B68 |
| Jul 2012 | Patrick Boons | 2,002 | ch-BEL Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U18/20 | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 1,686 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 15 | 7 | 2,019 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,917 |
| 15th Aalst Open | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,181 |
| 11th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2,266 |
| 35th Geraardsbergen Open | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,156 |
| 46th Ghent Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Smekens's chess games?
83 games by Ruben Smekens, from Apr 2009 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 Ruben Smekens has played.
What does Ruben Smekens play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Ruben Smekens opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Smekens answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ruben Smekens play as White?
As White, Ruben Smekens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Smekens play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Smekens most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Ruben Smekens's FIDE rating?
Ruben Smekens is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Ruben Smekens played?
Our database contains 83 games by Ruben Smekens, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 25 draws, 36 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Smekens?
83 games by Ruben Smekens 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.