Sipke Ernst vs Siem Van Dael
Sipke Ernst (47, GM, NED) and Siem Van Dael (22, FM, NED) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Ernst leads the classical series 5–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2540 and 2336, the Elo model gives Ernst a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2540 vs 2336 (Δ +204)
With Sipke Ernst as white
72% Sipke16% draw12% Siem
With Siem Van Dael as white
63% Sipke19% draw18% Siem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sipke Ernst | Siem Van Dael | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2540+2 | 2336+3 |
| Peak rating | 2606 · Jan 2012 | 2390 · Aug 2021 |
| Peak age | 33 | 17 |
| World rank now | #364 | #3,048 |
| World rank peak | #192 | #2,278 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #92 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,396 | 1,101 |
| Months active | 217 | 140 |
| % white wins | 57% | 50% |
| % black wins | 43% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2544 | 2389 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 27 |
Best Win
Sipke Ernst
Siem Van Dael
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
Siem Van Dael