Josip Vrabec vs Magnus Spang
Josip Vrabec (78, SWE) and Magnus Spang (55, SWE) have never met in classical OTB, but played 18 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 26 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1922 and 1817, the Elo model gives Vrabec a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1922 vs 1817 (Δ +105)
With Josip Vrabec as white
61% Josip16% draw23% Magnus
With Magnus Spang as white
50% Josip19% draw31% Magnus
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Josip Vrabec | Magnus Spang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1922 | 1817 |
| Peak rating | 1953 · Apr 2019 | 1887 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 71 | 53 |
| World rank now | #42,810 | #71,021 |
| World rank peak | #31,371 | #48,625 |
| Federation rank now | #841 | #1,393 |
| Games (career, STD) | 200 | 156 |
| Months active | 177 | 102 |
| % white wins | 50% | 53% |
| % black wins | 49% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1967 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 48 | 0 |
Best Win
Josip Vrabec
Magnus Spang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Josip Vrabec
Magnus Spang