Jonny Hector vs Axel Smith
GM Jonny Hector (2415) · GM Axel Smith (2439)
Jonny Hector and Axel Smith have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2008 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Hector leads 5 wins to 5, with 8 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hector | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hector with White | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Smith with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hector | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hector | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-SWE |
| Dec 2021 | Axel Smith | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Malmo Open |
| Aug 2021 | Axel Smith | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Malmo Torso |
| Aug 2021 | Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Malmo Torso |
| Jul 2021 | Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2019 | Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2018 | Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Center Game | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2017 | Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | 0-1 | King's Gambit | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2016 | Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2015 | Axel Smith | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Jun 2014 | Axel Smith | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Copenhagen Whitsun GM |
| Jul 2013 | Axel Smith | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jun 2013 | Axel Smith | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Vaxjo Visma GM |
| Jul 2012 | Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-SWE |
| May 2011 | Axel Smith | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Budapest Defense | Copenhagen Challenge |
| Feb 2011 | Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-SWE 1011 |
| Jan 2010 | Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-SWE 0910 |
| Jun 2008 | Jonny Hector | Axel Smith | 0-1 | Richter-Veresov Attack | ch-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jonny Hector and Axel Smith?
In 18 recorded games, Jonny Hector has 5 wins, Axel Smith has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Jonny Hector and Axel Smith played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jun 2008 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Jonny Hector and Axel Smith play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (3 games), followed by the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.