Prepare against Simon Smith

United Kingdom · World #45,301 classical · FIDE ID 472379

When preparing against Simon Smith, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).

Our database contains 75 games by Simon Smith, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simon Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Smith's side.

First moves as White (36 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 66.7% score
  • …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
  • …d5 (41% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
  • …g6 (7% of these games) — Smith usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 75.0% score
  • …c5 (50% of these games) — Smith usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
  • …c6 (17% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
  • …d5 (17% of these games) — Smith usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)

Simon Smith's chess games

All 75 games by Simon Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 40 wins, 18 draws, 17 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Simon Smith's chess games?

75 games by Simon Smith, from Dec 2019 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 Simon Smith has played.

What does Simon Smith play on the first move as White?

Across 36 games with White in our database, Simon Smith opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Smith answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).

What openings does Simon Smith play as White?

As White, Simon Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Simon Smith play as Black?

As Black, Simon Smith most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.

What is Simon Smith's FIDE rating?

Simon Smith is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Nov 2021).

How many games has Simon Smith played?

Our database contains 75 games by Simon Smith, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 18 draws, 17 losses (53.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Simon Smith?

75 games by Simon 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.

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