Sipke Ernst vs Thomas Beerdsen
Sipke Ernst (47, GM, NED) and Thomas Beerdsen (28, GM, NED) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Ernst leads with 5 wins to 4, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at 15th BPB Limburg Open 2023 Group A drew. With current classical ratings of 2540 and 2518, the Elo model gives Ernst a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2540 vs 2518 (Δ +22)
With Sipke Ernst as white
45% Sipke26% draw29% Thomas
With Thomas Beerdsen as white
34% Sipke29% draw37% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sipke Ernst | Thomas Beerdsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2540+2 | 2518-6 |
| Peak rating | 2606 · Jan 2012 | 2538 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 33 | 27 |
| World rank now | #364 | #471 |
| World rank peak | #192 | #391 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,396 | 1,690 |
| Months active | 217 | 181 |
| % white wins | 57% | 57% |
| % black wins | 43% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2544 | 2485 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 195 |
Best Win
Sipke Ernst
Thomas Beerdsen
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
Thomas Beerdsen