Thomas Ernst vs Kim Nygren
Thomas Ernst (66, GM, SWE) and Kim Nygren (46, CM, SWE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Ernst leads the classical series 4–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2146, the Elo model gives Ernst a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2146 (Δ +112)
With Thomas Ernst as white
61% Thomas18% draw21% Kim
With Kim Nygren as white
50% Thomas22% draw28% Kim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Ernst | Kim Nygren | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2146 |
| Peak rating | 2475 · Oct 2005 | 2289 · May 2016 |
| Peak age | 45 | 36 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #11,524 |
| World rank peak | #825 | #5,488 |
| Federation rank now | #96 | #225 |
| Games (career, STD) | 830 | 351 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 56% | 57% |
| % black wins | 48% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2207 | 1996 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 127 | 66 |
Best Win
Thomas Ernst
Kim Nygren
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thomas Ernst
Kim Nygren