Josef Ask vs Hans Ranby
Josef Ask (51, FM, SWE) and Hans Ranby (70, SWE) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Ranby leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2020 and 1829, the Elo model gives Ask a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2020 vs 1829 (Δ +191)
With Josef Ask as white
72% Josef13% draw15% Hans
With Hans Ranby as white
63% Josef16% draw21% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Josef Ask | Hans Ranby | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2020 | 1829 |
| Peak rating | 2260 · Apr 2006 | 1981 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 31 | 53 |
| World rank now | #24,515 | #67,418 |
| World rank peak | #7,854 | #31,956 |
| Federation rank now | #516 | #1,331 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,038 | 1,645 |
| Months active | 218 | 185 |
| % white wins | 50% | 45% |
| % black wins | 47% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1981 | 1772 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 214 | 231 |
Best Win
Josef Ask
Hans Ranby
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Josef Ask
Hans Ranby