Sipke Ernst vs Robert Ris
Sipke Ernst (47, GM, NED) and Robert Ris (38, IM, NED) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Ernst leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2540 and 2445, the Elo model gives Ernst a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2540 vs 2445 (Δ +95)
With Sipke Ernst as white
57% Sipke22% draw21% Robert
With Robert Ris as white
46% Sipke26% draw29% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sipke Ernst | Robert Ris | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2540 | 2445 |
| Peak rating | 2606 · Jan 2012 | 2478 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 33 | 34 |
| World rank now | #364 | #1,077 |
| World rank peak | #192 | #873 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,396 | 983 |
| Months active | 218 | 210 |
| % white wins | 57% | 41% |
| % black wins | 43% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2544 | 2375 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 31 |
Best Win
Sipke Ernst
Robert Ris
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
Robert Ris