Jonny Hector vs Axel Smith
Jonny Hector (62, GM, SWE) and Axel Smith (40, GM, SWE) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Smith leads with 6 wins to 4, with 7 draws — a 41% draw rate. Their last meeting at 5. Koge Open - 1 saw Smith prevail. With current classical ratings of 2408 and 2439, the Elo model gives Smith a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2408 vs 2439 (Δ -31)
With Jonny Hector as white
36% Jonny29% draw35% Axel
With Axel Smith as white
28% Jonny25% draw47% Axel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2408+1 | 2439 |
| Peak rating | 2609 · May 2010 | 2516 · Aug 2016 |
| Peak age | 46 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,526 | #1,140 |
| World rank peak | #123 | #634 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,521 | 1,381 |
| Months active | 217 | 211 |
| % white wins | 57% | 48% |
| % black wins | 47% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | 2462 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 46 |
Best Win
Jonny Hector
Axel Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jonny Hector
Axel Smith