Prepare against Josef Ask
FM · Sweden · World #20,985 classical · FIDE ID 1704583
Our database contains 658 games by Josef Ask, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josef Ask's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Ask 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 | 2,049 | 2,260 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,230 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,121 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 658 | 211 | 148 | 299 | 32.1% |
| As White | 331 | 120 | 80 | 131 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 327 | 91 | 68 | 168 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Ask's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Ask's side.
First moves as White (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 216 | 65.3% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 49 | 14.8% | 49.0% |
| c4 | 26 | 7.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 5.1% | 38.2% |
| b3 | 12 | 3.6% | 58.3% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ask usually continues d4 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ask usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ask usually continues d4 (54.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ask usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ask usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ask usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 74 | 56.5% | 37.2% |
| c5 | 25 | 19.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 13.0% | 32.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.3% | 78.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 61.3% | 41.1% |
| e6 | 25 | 18.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 15.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Josef Ask's chess games
All 658 games by Josef Ask in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 211 wins, 148 draws, 299 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 34 | 9/10/15 | 26.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/5/15 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 21 | 4/4/13 | 19.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 21 | 3/6/12 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 0/0/9 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Stellan Brynell | 2,496 | 35th Rilton Cup | A28 |
| Aug 2019 | Jonny Hector | 2,493 | Gothenburg Open | B70 |
| Aug 2007 | Ralf Akesson | 2,477 | Taby Scandinavian Open | D94 |
| Dec 2005 | Pontus Carlsson | 2,435 | 35th Rilton Cup | A40 |
| Jan 2008 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,434 | 37th Rilton Cup | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2017 | 57 | 25 | 2,231 |
| Stockholm Open | 2017 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,104 |
| Deltalift Open | 2022 | 26 | 12 | 2,195 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 23 | 8 | 2,150 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2019 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,247 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,130 |
| Malmo Open | 2024 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Ask's chess games?
658 games by Josef Ask, from Apr 2003 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 Josef Ask has played.
What does Josef Ask play on the first move as White?
Across 331 games with White in our database, Josef Ask opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Ask answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Josef Ask play as White?
As White, Josef Ask's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (34 games, 26.5% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 331 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Ask play as Black?
As Black, Josef Ask most often plays: Horwitz Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (21 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Josef Ask's FIDE rating?
Josef Ask is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Josef Ask played?
Our database contains 658 games by Josef Ask, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 148 draws, 299 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Ask?
658 games by Josef Ask 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.