Sipke Ernst vs Christian Braun
Sipke Ernst (47, GM, NED) and Christian Braun (40, IM, GER) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Ernst leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2540 and 2395, the Elo model gives Ernst a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2540 vs 2395 (Δ +145)
With Sipke Ernst as white
64% Sipke19% draw17% Christian
With Christian Braun as white
54% Sipke23% draw23% Christian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sipke Ernst | Christian Braun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2540+2 | 2395-1 |
| Peak rating | 2606 · Jan 2012 | 2453 · Dec 2022 |
| Peak age | 33 | 36 |
| World rank now | #364 | #1,768 |
| World rank peak | #192 | #1,171 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #131 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,396 | 801 |
| Months active | 217 | 210 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 43% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2544 | 2395 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 25 |
Best Win
Sipke Ernst
Christian Braun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sipke Ernst
Christian Braun