Tiger Hillarp Persson vs Axel Smith
Tiger Hillarp Persson (56, GM, SWE) and Axel Smith (40, GM, SWE) have met 23 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 5–5 with 13 draws — a 57% draw rate. Their last meeting at Danish Team Ch. 2023-24 March saw Smith prevail. With current classical ratings of 2420 and 2439, the Elo model gives Smith a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2420 vs 2439 (Δ -19)
With Tiger Hillarp Persson as white
38% Tiger28% draw34% Axel
With Axel Smith as white
29% Tiger26% draw45% Axel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tiger Hillarp Persson | Axel Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2420 | 2439 |
| Peak rating | 2618 · Apr 2009 | 2516 · Aug 2016 |
| Peak age | 39 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,358 | #1,140 |
| World rank peak | #131 | #634 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,737 | 1,381 |
| Months active | 218 | 212 |
| % white wins | 53% | 48% |
| % black wins | 48% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2388 | 2462 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 76 | 46 |
Best Win
Tiger Hillarp Persson
Axel Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tiger Hillarp Persson
Axel Smith