Emilian Hofer vs Armin Kranz
Emilian Hofer (28, AUT) and Armin Kranz (60, AUT) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Kranz leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2225 and 2059, the Elo model gives Hofer a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2225 vs 2059 (Δ +166)
With Emilian Hofer as white
68% Emilian16% draw16% Armin
With Armin Kranz as white
59% Emilian19% draw23% Armin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Emilian Hofer | Armin Kranz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2225 | 2059 |
| Peak rating | 2270 · Nov 2023 | 2200 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 25 | 35 |
| World rank now | #6,897 | #19,669 |
| World rank peak | #5,004 | #12,109 |
| Federation rank now | #117 | #436 |
| Games (career, STD) | 627 | 374 |
| Months active | 183 | 218 |
| % white wins | 42% | 47% |
| % black wins | 36% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2175 | 2090 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 29 |
Best Win
Emilian Hofer
Armin Kranz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Emilian Hofer
Armin Kranz