About Axel Smith
Born 1986. Axel Smith is a Swedish chess player and journalist.
Axel Smith (born 27 June 1986) is a Swedish chess player and author.
Smith earned the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM) in 2016.
He is the author or co-author of several chess books including Pump Up Your Rating (Quality Chess, 2013) and The Woodpecker Method (Quality Chess, 2018).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Axel Smith?
Swedish chess player
When was Axel Smith born?
Axel Smith was born on 27 June 1986 in Ystad, Lund.
What is Axel Smith's occupation?
Axel Smith is a chess player and journalist.
What nationality is Axel Smith?
Axel Smith is Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Axel Smith (chess player)
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