Benedict Smail vs Duc Minh Lai
Benedict Smail (2078) · Duc Minh Lai (2147)
Benedict Smail and Duc Minh Lai have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2026 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Smail leads 2 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smail | Draws | Lai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smail with White | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lai with White | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smail | Draws | Lai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| unknown | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smail | Draws | Lai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Lai,Duc Minh | Smail,Benedict | 1-0 | Catalan | 3rd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Smail,Benedict | Lai,Duc Minh | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Lai,Duc Minh | Smail,Benedict | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Smail,Benedict | Lai,Duc Minh | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 |
| May 2026 | Lai,Duc Minh | Smail,Benedict | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3rd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 |
| May 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Benedict Smail | 0-1 | Catalan | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Benedict Smail | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tuesday |
| Apr 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Benedict Smail | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Benedict Smail | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
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What is the head-to-head score between Benedict Smail and Duc Minh Lai?
In 14 recorded games, Benedict Smail has 2 wins, Duc Minh Lai has 11 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Benedict Smail and Duc Minh Lai played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Feb 2026 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Benedict Smail and Duc Minh Lai play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.