Stellan Brynell vs Axel Smith
Stellan Brynell (64, GM, SWE) and Axel Smith (40, GM, SWE) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Brynell leads with 3 wins to 2, with 11 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at Danish Team Ch. 2025-26 Jan-Feb drew. With current classical ratings of 2343 and 2439, the Elo model gives Smith a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2343 vs 2439 (Δ -96)
With Stellan Brynell as white
29% Stellan25% draw46% Axel
With Axel Smith as white
22% Stellan21% draw58% Axel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stellan Brynell | Axel Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2343-7 | 2439 |
| Peak rating | 2538 · Apr 2003 | 2516 · Aug 2016 |
| Peak age | 41 | 30 |
| World rank now | #2,875 | #1,140 |
| World rank peak | #344 | #634 |
| Federation rank now | #52 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,196 | 1,381 |
| Months active | 217 | 211 |
| % white wins | 48% | 48% |
| % black wins | 42% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2313 | 2462 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 78 | 46 |
Best Win
Stellan Brynell
Axel Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stellan Brynell
Axel Smith