Emil Hermansson vs Josef Ask
Emil Hermansson (55, IM, SWE) and Josef Ask (51, FM, SWE) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Hermansson leads with 8 wins to 3, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at Boden Elo 45 saw Hermansson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2390 and 2020, the Elo model gives Hermansson a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2390 vs 2020 (Δ +370)
With Emil Hermansson as white
86% Emil10% draw4% Josef
With Josef Ask as white
82% Emil12% draw7% Josef
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Emil Hermansson | Josef Ask | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2390 | 2020 |
| Peak rating | 2486 · Jul 2007 | 2260 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 36 | 31 |
| World rank now | #1,845 | #24,515 |
| World rank peak | #863 | #7,854 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #516 |
| Games (career, STD) | 545 | 1,038 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 71% | 50% |
| % black wins | 67% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2253 | 1981 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 214 |
Best Win
Emil Hermansson
Josef Ask
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Emil Hermansson
Josef Ask