Stellan Brynell vs Axel Smith
GM Stellan Brynell (2343) · GM Axel Smith (2439)
Stellan Brynell and Axel Smith have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2007 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Brynell leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Brynell | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brynell with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Smith with White | 12 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Brynell | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Brynell | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Stellan Brynell | Axel Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 63rd chT-DEN Ex 2025-26 |
| Jan 2023 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-SWE 2223 Elite |
| Oct 2021 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-SWE Group 4 Qualifier |
| Aug 2021 | Stellan Brynell | Axel Smith | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Malmo Torso |
| Aug 2021 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Malmo Torso |
| Feb 2018 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | chT-SWE 1718 Elite |
| Jun 2014 | Stellan Brynell | Axel Smith | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Copenhagen Whitsun GM |
| Jul 2013 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-SWE |
| Feb 2012 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-SWE 1112 |
| May 2011 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Copenhagen Challenge |
| Apr 2011 | Stellan Brynell | Axel Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Lund Schackstudion |
| Jan 2010 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Copenhagen Challenge |
| Jul 2008 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | ch-SWE |
| Apr 2008 | Stellan Brynell | Axel Smith | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Valby Scandinavian Open |
| Mar 2008 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Norrkoeping Easter Open |
| Feb 2008 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | chT-DEN 0708 |
| Jul 2007 | Axel Smith | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-SWE |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Stellan Brynell and Axel Smith?
In 17 recorded games, Stellan Brynell has 2 wins, Axel Smith has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Stellan Brynell and Axel Smith played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jul 2007 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Stellan Brynell and Axel Smith play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.