Mikael Helin vs Josef Ask
Mikael Helin (64, CM, SWE) and Josef Ask (51, FM, SWE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Ask leads the classical series 8–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1916 and 2020, the Elo model gives Ask a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1916 vs 2020 (Δ -104)
With Mikael Helin as white
30% Mikael20% draw50% Josef
With Josef Ask as white
23% Mikael17% draw61% Josef
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikael Helin | Josef Ask | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1916 | 2020 |
| Peak rating | 2062 · Oct 2001 | 2260 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 39 | 31 |
| World rank now | #44,298 | #24,515 |
| World rank peak | #25,766 | #7,854 |
| Federation rank now | #873 | #516 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,814 | 1,038 |
| Months active | 211 | 218 |
| % white wins | 49% | 50% |
| % black wins | 45% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1831 | 1981 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 309 | 214 |
Best Win
Mikael Helin
Josef Ask
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikael Helin
Josef Ask