Prepare against Tom Smeds
Finland · World #83,856 classical · FIDE ID 504939
When preparing against Tom Smeds, expect 1.Nf3 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (28% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (32%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 267 games by Tom Smeds, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Smeds's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Smeds 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 | 1,777 | 2,120 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,866 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 71 | 86 | 110 | 26.6% |
| As White | 138 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 129 | 30 | 40 | 59 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Smeds's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Smeds's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 43 | 31.2% | 40.7% |
| b3 | 28 | 20.3% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 24 | 17.4% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 16 | 11.6% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 8 | 5.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Smeds usually continues g3 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Smeds usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Smeds usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 20% of White games, 55.4% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Smeds usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Smeds usually continues Bb2 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Smeds usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 28.4% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 12 | 17.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 14.9% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| b6 | 5 | 7.5% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 7.5% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 31.7% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 29.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 19.5% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.2% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Tom Smeds's chess games
All 267 games by Tom Smeds in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 71 wins, 86 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 27 | 8/13/6 | 29.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 2/6/12 | 10.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Jukka Johansson | 2,135 | Helsinki HSL Easter 4th Group A | A90 |
| Jan 2008 | Leo Peltola | 2,065 | Lahti We LahS | D05 |
| Jan 2012 | Jyrki Alkkiomaki | 2,038 | Helsinki We EtVaS | D02 |
| Jan 2014 | Tuomo Pasanen | 2,030 | ch-FIN Open | B00 |
| Feb 2020 | Mikko Kurkijarvi | 2,023 | Helsinki MatSK Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 33 | 15.5 | 1,903 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 23 | 10 | 1,786 |
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2024 | 18 | 7 | 1,818 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2014 | 17 | 8 | 1,897 |
| Naantali Summer Open | 2009 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
| Lahti We LahS | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,918 |
| ch-Helsinki 2011 Group A1 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-Helsinki 2014 Group A1 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Smeds's chess games?
267 games by Tom Smeds, from Oct 2004 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 Tom Smeds has played.
What does Tom Smeds play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Tom Smeds opens with 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.b3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Smeds answers 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Tom Smeds play as White?
As White, Tom Smeds's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Smeds play as Black?
As Black, Tom Smeds most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Tom Smeds's FIDE rating?
Tom Smeds is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Tom Smeds played?
Our database contains 267 games by Tom Smeds, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 86 draws, 110 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Smeds?
267 games by Tom Smeds 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.