Jan Smeets vs Daan Brandenburg
GM Jan Smeets (2564) · GM Daan Brandenburg (2449)
Jan Smeets and Daan Brandenburg have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2005 and the most recent in Jun 2011. Smeets leads 3 wins to 2, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smeets | Draws | Brandenburg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smeets with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Brandenburg with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smeets | Draws | Brandenburg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smeets | Draws | Brandenburg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Daan Brandenburg | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | ch-NED |
| Jun 2011 | Daan Brandenburg | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Daan Brandenburg | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | Italian Game | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Smeets | Daan Brandenburg | 1-0 | Indian Defense | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Smeets | Daan Brandenburg | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Daan Brandenburg | Jan Smeets | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Smeets | Daan Brandenburg | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Daan Brandenburg | Jan Smeets | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | NED-ch internet |
| Apr 2009 | Daan Brandenburg | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-NED 0809 |
| Apr 2008 | Daan Brandenburg | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-NED 63 |
| Aug 2005 | Jan Smeets | Daan Brandenburg | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Stork Young Masters Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jan Smeets and Daan Brandenburg?
In 11 recorded games, Jan Smeets has 3 wins, Daan Brandenburg has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Jan Smeets and Daan Brandenburg played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2005 to Jun 2011.
What openings do Jan Smeets and Daan Brandenburg play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.