Thomas Ernst vs Lars Blomstrom
Thomas Ernst (66, GM, SWE) and Lars Blomstrom (72, SWE) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Ernst leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2073, the Elo model gives Ernst a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2073 (Δ +185)
With Thomas Ernst as white
70% Thomas15% draw14% Lars
With Lars Blomstrom as white
61% Thomas18% draw21% Lars
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Ernst | Lars Blomstrom | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2073 |
| Peak rating | 2475 · Oct 2005 | 2202 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 45 | 47 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #18,071 |
| World rank peak | #825 | #10,048 |
| Federation rank now | #96 | #380 |
| Games (career, STD) | 835 | 436 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 56% | 49% |
| % black wins | 48% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2201 | 2056 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 132 | 42 |
Best Win
Thomas Ernst
Lars Blomstrom
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thomas Ernst
Lars Blomstrom