Prepare against Sebastiaan Smits
NLD · World #10,808 classical · FIDE ID 1019384
Our database contains 136 games by Sebastiaan Smits, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastiaan Smits's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastiaan Smits 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 | 2,157 | 2,227 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,162 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,116 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 43 | 38 | 55 | 31.6% |
| As White | 69 | 24 | 18 | 27 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 19 | 20 | 28 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastiaan Smits's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastiaan Smits's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 94.2% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Smits usually continues d3 (37.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Smits usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Smits usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Smits usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Smits usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Smits usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 94.9% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
Sebastiaan Smits's chess games
All 136 games by Sebastiaan Smits in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 43 wins, 38 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 27 | 7/8/12 | 25.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B62 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,557 | Helmond De Legibus Open | A05 |
| Aug 2009 | Stefan Kuipers | 2,324 | 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | B82 |
| Aug 2006 | Giuseppe Valenti | 2,273 | Dieren Open | B96 |
| May 2008 | Frans Konings | 2,262 | Maastricht Limburg Open | E70 |
| Jul 2006 | Tjapko Struik | 2,244 | Dieren Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,030 |
| Dieren Open | 2007 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,131 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,213 |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,346 |
| Helmond Legibus Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastiaan Smits's chess games?
136 games by Sebastiaan Smits, from Oct 2005 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 Sebastiaan Smits has played.
What does Sebastiaan Smits play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Sebastiaan Smits opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastiaan Smits answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Sebastiaan Smits play as White?
As White, Sebastiaan Smits's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 25.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastiaan Smits play as Black?
As Black, Sebastiaan Smits most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Sebastiaan Smits's FIDE rating?
Sebastiaan Smits is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Sebastiaan Smits played?
Our database contains 136 games by Sebastiaan Smits, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 38 draws, 55 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastiaan Smits?
136 games by Sebastiaan Smits 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.