Loek Van Wely vs Sipke Ernst
Loek Van Wely (54, GM, NED) and Sipke Ernst (47, GM, NED) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Van Wely leads with 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 70% draw rate. Their last meeting at 1. Bundesliga 2022-2023 February 2023 saw Van Wely prevail. With current classical ratings of 2625 and 2540, the Elo model gives Van Wely a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2625 vs 2540 (Δ +85)
With Loek Van Wely as white
56% Loek22% draw22% Sipke
With Sipke Ernst as white
44% Loek26% draw30% Sipke
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Loek Van Wely | Sipke Ernst | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2625+4 | 2540+2 |
| Peak rating | 2714 · Oct 2001 | 2606 · Jan 2012 |
| Peak age | 29 | 33 |
| World rank now | #107 | #364 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #192 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,359 | 1,396 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 55% | 57% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2613 | 2544 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 32 |
Best Win
Loek Van Wely
Sipke Ernst
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).
Loek Van Wely
Sipke Ernst