Hans Ranby vs Bjorn Knoppel
Hans Ranby (70, SWE) and Bjorn Knoppel (80, SWE) have met 27 times in classical OTB. Ranby leads with 15 wins to 3, with 9 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at Wasa Varturnering 2026 r1-2 saw Ranby prevail. With current classical ratings of 1829 and 1711, the Elo model gives Ranby a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1829 vs 1711 (Δ +118)
With Hans Ranby as white
63% Hans15% draw22% Bjorn
With Bjorn Knoppel as white
53% Hans17% draw30% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hans Ranby | Bjorn Knoppel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1829 | 1711 |
| Peak rating | 1981 · Jul 2009 | 1877 · Feb 2013 |
| Peak age | 53 | 67 |
| World rank now | #67,418 | #105,728 |
| World rank peak | #31,956 | #45,503 |
| Federation rank now | #1,331 | #1,950 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,645 | 910 |
| Months active | 185 | 184 |
| % white wins | 45% | 34% |
| % black wins | 40% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1772 | 1546 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 231 | 76 |
Best Win
Hans Ranby
Bjorn Knoppel
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hans Ranby
Bjorn Knoppel