Emanuel Berg vs Axel Smith
GM Emanuel Berg (2474) · GM Axel Smith (2439)
Emanuel Berg and Axel Smith have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2007 and the most recent in May 2022. Berg leads 8 wins to 3, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Berg | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berg with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Smith with White | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Berg | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Berg | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Emanuel Berg | Axel Smith | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | chT-SWE 2122 Elite |
| Jul 2017 | Axel Smith | Emanuel Berg | 1-0 | English Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2015 | Axel Smith | Emanuel Berg | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | ch-SWE |
| Jun 2015 | Axel Smith | Emanuel Berg | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Vaxjo Visma GM |
| Aug 2013 | Axel Smith | Emanuel Berg | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Gothenburg Manhem-A |
| Mar 2013 | Axel Smith | Emanuel Berg | 0-1 | Rat Defense | chT-SWE 1213 |
| Nov 2012 | Axel Smith | Emanuel Berg | 0-1 | English Opening | chT-NOR 1213 |
| Jul 2012 | Axel Smith | Emanuel Berg | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-SWE playoff |
| Jul 2012 | Emanuel Berg | Axel Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | ch-SWE |
| Jun 2012 | Emanuel Berg | Axel Smith | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 5th Oslo Sveins Open |
| Aug 2011 | Axel Smith | Emanuel Berg | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Gothenburg Manhem |
| Dec 2010 | Emanuel Berg | Axel Smith | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 40th Rilton Cup |
| Aug 2010 | Emanuel Berg | Axel Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Gothenburg Manhem-A |
| Jul 2008 | Axel Smith | Emanuel Berg | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2007 | Emanuel Berg | Axel Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Emanuel Berg and Axel Smith?
In 15 recorded games, Emanuel Berg has 8 wins, Axel Smith has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Emanuel Berg and Axel Smith played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jul 2007 to May 2022.
What openings do Emanuel Berg and Axel Smith play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.