Friso Nijboer vs Jan Smeets
GM Friso Nijboer (2441) · GM Jan Smeets (2564)
Friso Nijboer and Jan Smeets have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2002 and the most recent in Oct 2015. Nijboer leads 4 wins to 4, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Smeets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nijboer with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Smeets with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Smeets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Smeets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B59 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B65 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Jan Smeets | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-NED rapid |
| Jun 2011 | Friso Nijboer | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-NED |
| Jun 2010 | Jan Smeets | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-NED 65 |
| Apr 2008 | Friso Nijboer | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-NED 63 |
| Jun 2007 | Jan Smeets | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-NED62 |
| Jan 2007 | Jan Smeets | Friso Nijboer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Corus B |
| Jun 2006 | Friso Nijboer | Jan Smeets | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-NED 61 |
| Sep 2005 | Jan Smeets | Friso Nijboer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-NED 60th |
| Jan 2005 | Jan Smeets | Friso Nijboer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Corus B |
| Dec 2003 | Jan Smeets | Friso Nijboer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Groningen Harmonie |
| Jul 2003 | Jan Smeets | Friso Nijboer | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Dieren Open |
| Dec 2002 | Friso Nijboer | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Groningen Harmonie |
| Jul 2002 | Friso Nijboer | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Dieren Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Friso Nijboer and Jan Smeets?
In 13 recorded games, Friso Nijboer has 4 wins, Jan Smeets has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Friso Nijboer and Jan Smeets played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2002 to Oct 2015.
What openings do Friso Nijboer and Jan Smeets play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.