Thomas Ernst vs Josef Ask
Thomas Ernst (66, GM, SWE) and Josef Ask (51, FM, SWE) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Ernst leads the classical series 7–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2020, the Elo model gives Ernst a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2020 (Δ +238)
With Thomas Ernst as white
76% Thomas13% draw11% Josef
With Josef Ask as white
68% Thomas16% draw16% Josef
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Ernst | Josef Ask | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2020 |
| Peak rating | 2475 · Oct 2005 | 2260 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 45 | 31 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #24,515 |
| World rank peak | #825 | #7,854 |
| Federation rank now | #96 | #516 |
| Games (career, STD) | 835 | 1,038 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 56% | 50% |
| % black wins | 48% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2201 | 1981 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 132 | 214 |
Best Win
Thomas Ernst
Josef Ask
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thomas Ernst
Josef Ask