Prepare against Vivian J Smith
WFM · New Zealand · World #108,850 classical · FIDE ID 4301935
Our database contains 437 games by Vivian J Smith, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vivian J Smith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vivian J 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 | 1,704 | 1,857 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,805 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 437 | 139 | 114 | 184 | 31.8% |
| As White | 217 | 67 | 63 | 87 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 220 | 72 | 51 | 97 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vivian J Smith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vivian J Smith's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 178 | 82.0% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 31 | 14.3% | 37.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nc3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Smith usually continues d3 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 37.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Smith usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 85 | 68.5% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 25 | 20.2% | 28.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.0% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 91.5% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Vivian J Smith's chess games
All 437 games by Vivian J Smith in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Aug 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: 139 wins, 114 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 67 | 23/23/21 | 34.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 84 | 37/19/28 | 44.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | William Kelleher | 2,345 | North American Open | A11 |
| Apr 2007 | Malcolm Robert Tredinnick | 2,205 | Sydney Open | B23 |
| Nov 2000 | Jean Nie Lim | 2,168 | Olympiad Women-34 | B23 |
| Apr 2016 | Gord Morrell | 2,092 | ch-NZL Seniors | B23 |
| Jan 1998 | Teresa Sheehan | 2,050 | ch-NZL w | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania zt w | 2015 | 59 | 27.5 | 1,837 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2014 | 30 | 17 | 1,813 |
| ch-North Island | 2011 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-NZL Seniors | 2017 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,850 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 20 | 6.5 | 1,834 |
| Olympiad Women-34 | 2000 | 14 | 6 | 2,051 |
| 29th Olympiad w | 1990 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,078 |
| Olympiad Women-27 | 1986 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vivian J Smith's chess games?
437 games by Vivian J Smith, from Jul 2006 to Aug 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 Vivian J Smith has played.
What does Vivian J Smith play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Vivian J Smith opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vivian J Smith answers 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Vivian J Smith play as White?
As White, Vivian J Smith's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (67 games, 34.3% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vivian J Smith play as Black?
As Black, Vivian J Smith most often plays: Pirc Defense (84 games, 44.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Vivian J Smith's FIDE rating?
Vivian J Smith is currently rated 1,704 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Vivian J Smith played?
Our database contains 437 games by Vivian J Smith, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 114 draws, 184 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vivian J Smith?
437 games by Vivian J 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.