Prepare against Hans Ranby
Sweden · World #55,083 classical · FIDE ID 1710311
Our database contains 103 games by Hans Ranby, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hans Ranby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Ranby before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,873 | 1,981 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,951 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,924 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 29 | 12 | 62 | 28.2% |
| As White | 49 | 14 | 5 | 30 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 7 | 32 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Ranby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Ranby's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 36.7% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 10 | 20.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 16.3% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 6 | 12.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Ranby usually continues e3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ranby usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Ranby usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 20% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Ranby usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ranby usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Ranby usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 87.5% | 26.2% |
| b5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Hans Ranby's chess games
All 103 games by Hans Ranby in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 29 wins, 12 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Rolf Bergstrom | 2,249 | Stockholm Open | A10 |
| Aug 2015 | Josef Ask | 2,166 | Stockholm Open | A16 |
| Oct 2015 | Egor Norlin | 2,157 | Stockholm All Saints Open | E19 |
| May 2009 | David Nygren | 2,146 | Stockholm Elo Open | A01 |
| Dec 2011 | Jan Persson | 2,020 | chT2-SWE 1112 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Open | 2025 | 21 | 9 | 1,978 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,774 |
| Stockholm | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,105 |
| Stockholm Elo Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,117 |
| Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,927 |
| Stockholm All Saints Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,799 |
| Vaxjo Nordic zt | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,742 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Ranby's chess games?
103 games by Hans Ranby, from Apr 2009 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Hans Ranby has played.
What does Hans Ranby play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Hans Ranby opens with 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.b3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Ranby answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...b5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Hans Ranby play as White?
As White, Hans Ranby's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Ranby play as Black?
As Black, Hans Ranby most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Hans Ranby's FIDE rating?
Hans Ranby is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Hans Ranby played?
Our database contains 103 games by Hans Ranby, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 12 draws, 62 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Ranby?
103 games by Hans Ranby reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.