Ryan Harper vs Joshua Johnson
Ryan Harper (49, FM, TTO) and Joshua Johnson (27, FM, TTO) have met 30 times in classical OTB. Harper leads with 15 wins to 7, with 8 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 Sittu Chess Championship - Group A drew. With current classical ratings of 2085 and 2220, the Elo model gives Johnson a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2085 vs 2220 (Δ -135)
With Ryan Harper as white
26% Ryan20% draw54% Joshua
With Joshua Johnson as white
19% Ryan17% draw64% Joshua
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ryan Harper | Joshua Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2085+12 | 2220 |
| Peak rating | 2309 · Jan 2018 | 2337 · Nov 2023 |
| Peak age | 41 | 24 |
| World rank now | #16,819 | #7,140 |
| World rank peak | #4,665 | #3,102 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,188 | 1,011 |
| Months active | 217 | 181 |
| % white wins | 65% | 63% |
| % black wins | 59% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2047 | 2170 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 131 | 96 |
Best Win
Ryan Harper
Joshua Johnson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (50)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ryan Harper
Joshua Johnson