Ryan Harper vs Marcus Joseph
FM Ryan Harper (2085) · FM Marcus Joseph (2125)
Ryan Harper and Marcus Joseph have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2008 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Harper leads 7 wins to 2, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Harper | Draws | Joseph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Joseph with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Harper | Draws | Joseph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Harper | Draws | Joseph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | R Harper | M Joseph | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-TTO |
| Jul 2022 | Marcus Joseph | Ryan Harper | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Trinidad & Tobago Masters |
| Nov 2019 | Marcus Joseph | Ryan Harper | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 27th De Verteuil Memorial |
| Mar 2014 | Marcus Joseph | Ryan Harper | 0-1 | King's Gambit | Port of Spain Sub zt 2.3.5 |
| Nov 2013 | Marcus Joseph | Ryan Harper | 0-1 | Catalan | 21st De Verteuil Memorial |
| Sep 2013 | Ryan Harper | Marcus Joseph | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-TRI |
| Nov 2012 | Ryan Harper | Marcus Joseph | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | De Verteuil Memorial |
| Mar 2012 | Ryan Harper | Marcus Joseph | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Duran zt 2.3.5 |
| Nov 2011 | Marcus Joseph | Ryan Harper | 1/2-1/2 | King's Gambit | Umada Cup |
| Oct 2008 | Ryan Harper | Marcus Joseph | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16th De Verteuil Memorial |
| May 2008 | Marcus Joseph | Ryan Harper | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Port of Spain Knights Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ryan Harper and Marcus Joseph?
In 11 recorded games, Ryan Harper has 7 wins, Marcus Joseph has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Ryan Harper and Marcus Joseph played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2008 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Ryan Harper and Marcus Joseph play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.