Ryan Harper vs Marcus Joseph
Ryan Harper (49, FM, TTO) and Marcus Joseph (39, FM, TTO) have met 37 times in classical OTB. Harper leads with 19 wins to 14, with 4 draws — a 11% draw rate. Their last meeting at National Chess Championships 2025 - Open drew. With current classical ratings of 2085 and 2125, the Elo model gives Joseph a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2085 vs 2125 (Δ -40)
With Ryan Harper as white
37% Ryan25% draw38% Marcus
With Marcus Joseph as white
29% Ryan21% draw50% Marcus
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ryan Harper | Marcus Joseph | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2085+12 | 2125 |
| Peak rating | 2309 · Jan 2018 | 2198 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 41 | 25 |
| World rank now | #16,819 | #13,204 |
| World rank peak | #4,665 | #9,057 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,188 | 673 |
| Months active | 217 | 192 |
| % white wins | 65% | 68% |
| % black wins | 59% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2047 | 2119 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 131 | 27 |
Best Win
Ryan Harper
Marcus Joseph
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (46)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ryan Harper
Marcus Joseph