Prepare against Stephen H Smith
United Kingdom · World #74,077 classical · FIDE ID 2402670
When preparing against Stephen H Smith, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Gambit as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Stephen H Smith, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen H Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen H 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 | 1,808 | 1,855 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 53 | 38 | 85 | 30.1% |
| As White | 84 | 26 | 16 | 42 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 92 | 27 | 22 | 43 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen H Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen H Smith's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 96.4% | 40.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Smith usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Smith usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 75.6% | 38.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 82.1% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Stephen H Smith's chess games
All 176 games by Stephen H Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 53 wins, 38 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C39 | King's Gambit | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | James J Doyle | 2,049 | 118th ch-SCO | E47 |
| Jul 2014 | Ian Jamieson | 1,982 | ch-Commonwealth | B05 |
| Jul 2012 | Keith Emery | 1,955 | 119th ch-SCO | C01 |
| Jul 2019 | Richard Kynoch | 1,901 | 126th ch-SCO | C01 |
| Jul 2011 | Reinhard Schmerwitz | 1,895 | 118th ch-SCO | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2010 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,832 |
| Dundee & Angus Open Challengers | 2014 | 15 | 8 | 1,693 |
| 118th ch-SCO | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,043 |
| 115th ch-SCO | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,850 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,662 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen H Smith's chess games?
176 games by Stephen H Smith, from Sep 2010 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 Stephen H Smith has played.
What does Stephen H Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Stephen H Smith opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen H Smith answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Stephen H Smith play as White?
As White, Stephen H Smith's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen H Smith play as Black?
As Black, Stephen H Smith most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Stephen H Smith's FIDE rating?
Stephen H Smith is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Stephen H Smith played?
Our database contains 176 games by Stephen H Smith, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 38 draws, 85 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen H Smith?
176 games by Stephen H 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.