Erik Hedman vs Axel Smith
Erik Hedman (50, IM, SWE) and Axel Smith (40, GM, SWE) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Smith leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2270 and 2439, the Elo model gives Smith a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2270 vs 2439 (Δ -169)
With Erik Hedman as white
21% Erik20% draw58% Axel
With Axel Smith as white
15% Erik17% draw68% Axel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erik Hedman | Axel Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2270 | 2439 |
| Peak rating | 2401 · Jul 2009 | 2516 · Aug 2016 |
| Peak age | 33 | 30 |
| World rank now | #5,070 | #1,140 |
| World rank peak | #2,166 | #634 |
| Federation rank now | #87 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 685 | 1,381 |
| Months active | 218 | 212 |
| % white wins | 45% | 48% |
| % black wins | 39% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2273 | 2462 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 46 |
Best Win
Erik Hedman
Axel Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Erik Hedman
Axel Smith