Thomas Ernst vs Erik Blomqvist
Thomas Ernst (66, GM, SWE) and Erik Blomqvist (36, GM, SWE) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Blomqvist leads with 6 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at Jonkoping Chess Festival 2025 saw Blomqvist prevail. With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2472, the Elo model gives Blomqvist a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2472 (Δ -214)
With Thomas Ernst as white
17% Thomas18% draw65% Erik
With Erik Blomqvist as white
12% Thomas15% draw73% Erik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Ernst | Erik Blomqvist | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2472 |
| Peak rating | 2475 · Oct 2005 | 2574 · Jan 2017 |
| Peak age | 45 | 27 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #812 |
| World rank peak | #825 | #330 |
| Federation rank now | #96 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 830 | 1,848 |
| Months active | 218 | 201 |
| % white wins | 56% | 63% |
| % black wins | 48% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2207 | 2474 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 127 | 269 |
Best Win
Thomas Ernst
Erik Blomqvist
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).
Thomas Ernst
Erik Blomqvist