Daniel Semcesen vs Axel Smith
GM Daniel Semcesen (2422) · GM Axel Smith (2439)
Daniel Semcesen and Axel Smith have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2007 and the most recent in Jul 2016. Semcesen leads 4 wins to 1, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Semcesen | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semcesen with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Smith with White | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Semcesen | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Semcesen | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Axel Smith | Daniel Semcesen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2015 | Axel Smith | Daniel Semcesen | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | ch-SWE |
| Feb 2014 | Axel Smith | Daniel Semcesen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Copenhagen Bronshoj Open |
| Aug 2013 | Axel Smith | Daniel Semcesen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Gothenburg Manhem-A |
| Jun 2013 | Axel Smith | Daniel Semcesen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Vaxjo Visma GM |
| Aug 2011 | Axel Smith | Daniel Semcesen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Gothenburg Manhem |
| Apr 2011 | Daniel Semcesen | Axel Smith | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Lund Schackstudion |
| Dec 2010 | Axel Smith | Daniel Semcesen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial GM |
| Sep 2010 | Axel Smith | Daniel Semcesen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Wroclaw WSB GM |
| Aug 2008 | Daniel Semcesen | Axel Smith | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 23rd Schwarzach Open |
| Apr 2008 | Axel Smith | Daniel Semcesen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Copenhagen Challenge |
| Apr 2008 | Daniel Semcesen | Axel Smith | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Valby Scandinavian Open |
| Jan 2007 | Axel Smith | Daniel Semcesen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Copenhagen Challenge |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Daniel Semcesen and Axel Smith?
In 13 recorded games, Daniel Semcesen has 4 wins, Axel Smith has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Daniel Semcesen and Axel Smith played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2007 to Jul 2016.
What openings do Daniel Semcesen and Axel Smith play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.