J. Nigel Metge vs Robert W Smith
CM J. Nigel Metge (1885) · FM Robert W Smith (2093)
J. Nigel Metge and Robert W Smith have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1978 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Metge leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bird's opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Metge | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metge with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Smith with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Metge | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Metge | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | J. Nigel Metge | Robert W Smith | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Bob Wade 2026 | Hilton Bennett Masters |
| Jan 2024 | Robert W Smith | J. Nigel Metge | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-NZL Open 131st |
| Jan 2023 | Robert W Smith | J. Nigel Metge | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 130th ch-NZL Open A |
| Oct 2022 | Robert W Smith | J. Nigel Metge | 1-0 | French Defense | ch-Asian Seniors 65 |
| Aug 2022 | Robert W Smith | J. Nigel Metge | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-NZL Seniors Spiller Memorial |
| Dec 1999 | Robert Wayne Smith | J Nigel Metge | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | ch-NZL 107th |
| Jan 1992 | J Nigel Metge | Robert Wayne Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Budapest Defense | ch-NZL |
| Jan 1991 | J Nigel Metge | Robert Wayne Smith | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | ch-NZL |
| Jan 1988 | Robert Wayne Smith | J Nigel Metge | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | ch-NZL |
| Jan 1982 | J Nigel Metge | Robert Wayne Smith | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-NZL |
| Jan 1980 | Robert Wayne Smith | J Nigel Metge | 0-1 | Bird's opening | ch-NZL |
| Jan 1978 | Robert Wayne Smith | J Nigel Metge | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-NZL Premier res |
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What is the head-to-head score between J. Nigel Metge and Robert W Smith?
In 12 recorded games, J. Nigel Metge has 2 wins, Robert W Smith has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have J. Nigel Metge and Robert W Smith played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1978 to Jan 2026.
What openings do J. Nigel Metge and Robert W Smith play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bird's opening (1 games), followed by the Budapest Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.