Daniel Semcesen vs Axel Smith
Daniel Semcesen (40, GM, SWE) and Axel Smith (40, GM, SWE) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Semcesen leads with 5 wins to 4, with 11 draws — a 55% draw rate. Their last meeting at Sverigemastarklassen 2016 drew. With current classical ratings of 2422 and 2439, the Elo model gives Smith a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2422 vs 2439 (Δ -17)
With Daniel Semcesen as white
39% Daniel28% draw33% Axel
With Axel Smith as white
30% Daniel26% draw45% Axel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel Semcesen | Axel Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2422 | 2439 |
| Peak rating | 2513 · May 2014 | 2516 · Aug 2016 |
| Peak age | 28 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,332 | #1,140 |
| World rank peak | #667 | #634 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,375 | 1,381 |
| Months active | 217 | 212 |
| % white wins | 52% | 48% |
| % black wins | 43% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2398 | 2462 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 36 | 46 |
Best Win
Daniel Semcesen
Axel Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniel Semcesen
Axel Smith