Thomas Ernst vs David Nygren
Thomas Ernst (66, GM, SWE) and David Nygren (62, SWE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Ernst leads the classical series 7–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2087, the Elo model gives Ernst a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2087 (Δ +171)
With Thomas Ernst as white
69% Thomas16% draw16% David
With David Nygren as white
59% Thomas19% draw22% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Ernst | David Nygren | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258-1 | 2087+30 |
| Peak rating | 2475 · Oct 2005 | 2298 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 45 | 56 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #16,612 |
| World rank peak | #825 | #4,910 |
| Federation rank now | #96 | #341 |
| Games (career, STD) | 830 | 846 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 48% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2207 | 2021 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 127 | 108 |
Best Win
Thomas Ernst
David Nygren
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thomas Ernst
David Nygren