Prepare against Steve Smith
United Kingdom · World #54,937 classical · FIDE ID 1802119
Our database contains 44 games by Steve Smith, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steve Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steve 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 | 1,874 | 1,892 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,867 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 27.3% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steve Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steve Smith's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Smith usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Smith usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Smith usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Steve Smith's chess games
All 44 games by Steve Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Ifan Rathbone-Jones | 2,042 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | B22 |
| May 2019 | Tim A Lane | 1,915 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | A25 |
| Feb 2016 | Gabriel Balouka Myers | 1,855 | chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A11 |
| Nov 2018 | Rishi Patel | 1,831 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | C78 |
| Jan 2019 | Richard H Donaghay | 1,803 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,020 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,733 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,711 |
| 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,584 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,119 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| chT-BCF 1718 (4NCL) Demotion Pool | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,943 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steve Smith's chess games?
44 games by Steve Smith, from Dec 2015 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 Steve Smith has played.
What does Steve Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Steve Smith opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steve Smith answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Steve Smith play as White?
As White, Steve Smith's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steve Smith play as Black?
As Black, Steve Smith most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Steve Smith's FIDE rating?
Steve Smith is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (May 2024).
How many games has Steve Smith played?
Our database contains 44 games by Steve Smith, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steve Smith?
44 games by Steve 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.