Emilian Hofer vs Erich Laske
Emilian Hofer (28, AUT) and Erich Laske (59, AUT) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Hofer leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2225 and 1967, the Elo model gives Hofer a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2225 vs 1967 (Δ +258)
With Emilian Hofer as white
78% Emilian12% draw10% Erich
With Erich Laske as white
71% Emilian15% draw14% Erich
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Emilian Hofer | Erich Laske | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2225 | 1967 |
| Peak rating | 2270 · Nov 2023 | 2132 · May 2011 |
| Peak age | 25 | 44 |
| World rank now | #6,897 | #33,253 |
| World rank peak | #5,004 | #17,230 |
| Federation rank now | #117 | #770 |
| Games (career, STD) | 627 | 309 |
| Months active | 183 | 218 |
| % white wins | 42% | 48% |
| % black wins | 36% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2175 | 1942 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 24 |
Best Win
Emilian Hofer
Erich Laske
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Emilian Hofer
Erich Laske