Sipke Ernst vs Jan Smeets
Sipke Ernst (47, GM, NED) and Jan Smeets (41, GM, NED) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Smeets leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2540 and 2564, the Elo model gives Smeets a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2540 vs 2564 (Δ -24)
With Sipke Ernst as white
37% Sipke29% draw34% Jan
With Jan Smeets as white
29% Sipke26% draw45% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2540+2 | 2564 |
| Peak rating | 2606 · Jan 2012 | 2669 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 33 | 25 |
| World rank now | #364 | #254 |
| World rank peak | #192 | #66 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,396 | 678 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 53% |
| % black wins | 43% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2544 | 2538 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 89 |
Best Win
Sipke Ernst
Jan Smeets
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sipke Ernst
Jan Smeets