David Klein vs Sipke Ernst
David Klein (33, GM, NED) and Sipke Ernst (47, GM, NED) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Ernst leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2495 and 2540, the Elo model gives Ernst a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2495 vs 2540 (Δ -45)
With David Klein as white
34% David29% draw37% Sipke
With Sipke Ernst as white
26% David25% draw49% Sipke
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Klein | Sipke Ernst | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2495 | 2540 |
| Peak rating | 2517 · Jan 2015 | 2606 · Jan 2012 |
| Peak age | 22 | 33 |
| World rank now | #674 | #364 |
| World rank peak | #628 | #192 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 551 | 1,396 |
| Months active | 192 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 57% |
| % black wins | 39% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2544 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 32 |
Best Win
David Klein
Sipke Ernst
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Klein
Sipke Ernst