Per Vernersson vs Axel Smith
Per Vernersson (57, SWE) and Axel Smith (40, GM, SWE) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Smith leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2282 and 2439, the Elo model gives Smith a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2282 vs 2439 (Δ -157)
With Per Vernersson as white
23% Per21% draw56% Axel
With Axel Smith as white
16% Per18% draw66% Axel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Per Vernersson | Axel Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2282 | 2439 |
| Peak rating | 2406 · Oct 2003 | 2516 · Aug 2016 |
| Peak age | 34 | 30 |
| World rank now | #4,644 | #1,140 |
| World rank peak | #1,936 | #634 |
| Federation rank now | #76 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 308 | 1,381 |
| Months active | 217 | 211 |
| % white wins | 43% | 48% |
| % black wins | 43% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2338 | 2462 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 26 | 46 |
Best Win
Per Vernersson
Axel Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Per Vernersson
Axel Smith