Sipke Ernst vs Robin Van Kampen
Sipke Ernst (47, GM, NED) and Robin Van Kampen (32, GM, NED) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Van Kampen leads with 2 wins to 1, with 9 draws — a 75% draw rate. Their last meeting at NK Schaken 2015 drew. With current classical ratings of 2540 and 2658, the Elo model gives Van Kampen a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2540 vs 2658 (Δ -118)
With Sipke Ernst as white
26% Sipke24% draw50% Robin
With Robin Van Kampen as white
19% Sipke20% draw60% Robin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sipke Ernst | Robin Van Kampen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2540 | 2658 |
| Peak rating | 2606 · Jan 2012 | 2658 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 33 | 24 |
| World rank now | #364 | #92 |
| World rank peak | #192 | #87 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,396 | 992 |
| Months active | 218 | 196 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 43% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2544 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 0 |
Best Win
Sipke Ernst
Robin Van Kampen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sipke Ernst
Robin Van Kampen