Prepare against Shreyas Smith
FM · Jamaica · World #5,060 classical · FIDE ID 7400713
When preparing against Shreyas Smith, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 328 games by Shreyas Smith, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shreyas Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shreyas 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 | 2,272 | 2,272 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,132 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,151 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 131 | 37 | 160 | 39.9% |
| As White | 163 | 67 | 18 | 78 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 165 | 64 | 19 | 82 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shreyas Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shreyas Smith's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 91.4% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Smith usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 91.3% | 49.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 57.8% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 31.1% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Shreyas Smith's chess games
All 328 games by Shreyas Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Sep 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: 131 wins, 37 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/0/11 | 42.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 3/0/14 | 17.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/5/14 | 42.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B52 |
| Aug 2022 | Luis Fernando Ibarra Chami | 2,452 | Olympiad-44 | B22 |
| May 2023 | Sergey D. Rodchenkov | 2,346 | Titled Tue Early | B32 |
| Sep 2026 | Alexander Baburin | 2,344 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B04 |
| Jul 2023 | Sergio Duran Vega | 2,329 | 24th chT-Caribbean | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 98 | 34 | 2,081 |
| ch-JAM | 2018 | 43 | 21 | 2,017 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 4 | 2,030 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean | 2023 | 15 | 6 | 2,086 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-Central America 24th | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| JAM Masters-A | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shreyas Smith's chess games?
328 games by Shreyas Smith, from Sep 2011 to Sep 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 Shreyas Smith has played.
What does Shreyas Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Shreyas Smith opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shreyas Smith answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Shreyas Smith play as White?
As White, Shreyas Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shreyas Smith play as Black?
As Black, Shreyas Smith most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Shreyas Smith's FIDE rating?
Shreyas Smith is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Shreyas Smith played?
Our database contains 328 games by Shreyas Smith, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 37 draws, 160 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shreyas Smith?
328 games by Shreyas 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.