Sipke Ernst vs Nico Zwirs
Sipke Ernst (47, GM, NED) and Nico Zwirs (32, IM, NED) have met 7 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2540 and 2434, the Elo model gives Ernst a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2540 vs 2434 (Δ +106)
With Sipke Ernst as white
59% Sipke21% draw20% Nico
With Nico Zwirs as white
48% Sipke25% draw27% Nico
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sipke Ernst | Nico Zwirs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2540+2 | 2434+4 |
| Peak rating | 2606 · Jan 2012 | 2494 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 33 | 30 |
| World rank now | #364 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #192 | #672 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,396 | 963 |
| Months active | 217 | 177 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 43% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2544 | 2404 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 85 |
Best Win
Sipke Ernst
Nico Zwirs
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sipke Ernst
Nico Zwirs