Merijn Van Delft vs Sipke Ernst
Merijn Van Delft (47, IM, NED) and Sipke Ernst (47, GM, NED) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Ernst leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2358 and 2540, the Elo model gives Ernst a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2358 vs 2540 (Δ -182)
With Merijn Van Delft as white
20% Merijn20% draw60% Sipke
With Sipke Ernst as white
14% Merijn17% draw69% Sipke
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Merijn Van Delft | Sipke Ernst | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2358 | 2540 |
| Peak rating | 2430 · Jan 2014 | 2606 · Jan 2012 |
| Peak age | 35 | 33 |
| World rank now | #2,516 | #364 |
| World rank peak | #1,539 | #192 |
| Federation rank now | #75 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 863 | 1,396 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 44% | 57% |
| % black wins | 38% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2331 | 2544 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 53 | 32 |
Best Win
Merijn Van Delft
Sipke Ernst
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Merijn Van Delft
Sipke Ernst