Prepare against Timofey Smirnov
FM · Russia · World #3,038 classical · FIDE ID 24176427
When preparing against Timofey Smirnov, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 9.8% over 41 games.
Our database contains 834 games by Timofey Smirnov, covering Sep 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Timofey Smirnov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timofey Smirnov 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 | 2,337 | 2,421 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,303 | 2,415 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,483 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 834 | 223 | 159 | 452 | 26.7% |
| As White | 401 | 129 | 71 | 201 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 433 | 94 | 88 | 251 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timofey Smirnov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timofey Smirnov's side.
First moves as White (401 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 295 | 73.6% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 99 | 24.7% | 18.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 18.2% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Bf4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Bf4 (14.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Bf4 (20.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 152 | 71.7% | 26.6% |
| c5 | 58 | 27.4% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 120 | 82.8% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 17.2% | 46.0% |
Timofey Smirnov's chess games
All 834 games by Timofey Smirnov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Oct 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: 223 wins, 159 draws, 452 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 65 | 7/1/57 | 10.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 41 | 4/0/37 | 9.8% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 40 | 18/10/12 | 45.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 83 | 16/13/54 | 19.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 76 | 12/2/62 | 15.8% |
| D02 | London System | 25 | 9/2/14 | 36.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 6/4/14 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Ildar Khairullin | 2,618 | 27th chT-RUS | B19 |
| Feb 2018 | Ivan Popov | 2,608 | RUS GP rap | C54 |
| Oct 2017 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,555 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | D23 |
| Oct 2021 | Ilia Iljiushenok | 2,554 | ch-RUS Blitz | B92 |
| May 2020 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,552 | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 388 | 72 | 1,894 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,238 |
| chT-RUS U20 | 2014 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,125 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 2,216 |
| chT-Moscow | 2018 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 8 | 2,314 |
| 19th Voronezh Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| 13th Moscow Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timofey Smirnov's chess games?
834 games by Timofey Smirnov, from Sep 2011 to Oct 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 Timofey Smirnov has played.
What does Timofey Smirnov play on the first move as White?
Across 401 games with White in our database, Timofey Smirnov opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timofey Smirnov answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Timofey Smirnov play as White?
As White, Timofey Smirnov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (65 games, 10.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (41 games, 9.8% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 401 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timofey Smirnov play as Black?
As Black, Timofey Smirnov most often plays: Slav Defense (83 games, 19.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (76 games, 15.8% win rate); London System (25 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 433 games.
What is Timofey Smirnov's FIDE rating?
Timofey Smirnov is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,303 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Timofey Smirnov played?
Our database contains 834 games by Timofey Smirnov, covering Sep 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 159 draws, 452 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timofey Smirnov?
834 games by Timofey Smirnov 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.