Mikael Helin vs Hans Ranby
Mikael Helin (64, CM, SWE) and Hans Ranby (70, SWE) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Ranby leads with 9 wins to 5, with 1 draws — a 7% draw rate. Their last meeting at Sthlm Sportlovsblixt saw Helin prevail. With current classical ratings of 1916 and 1829, the Elo model gives Helin a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1916 vs 1829 (Δ +87)
With Mikael Helin as white
59% Mikael17% draw25% Hans
With Hans Ranby as white
47% Mikael20% draw33% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikael Helin | Hans Ranby | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1916 | 1829 |
| Peak rating | 2062 · Oct 2001 | 1981 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 39 | 53 |
| World rank now | #44,298 | #67,418 |
| World rank peak | #25,766 | #31,956 |
| Federation rank now | #873 | #1,331 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,814 | 1,645 |
| Months active | 211 | 185 |
| % white wins | 49% | 45% |
| % black wins | 45% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1831 | 1772 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 309 | 231 |
Best Win
Mikael Helin
Hans Ranby
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikael Helin
Hans Ranby