Erik Van den Doel vs Sipke Ernst
GM Erik Van den Doel (2549) · GM Sipke Ernst (2540)
Erik Van den Doel and Sipke Ernst have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Dec 2019. Doel leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Doel | Draws | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doel with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Ernst with White | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Doel | Draws | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Doel | Draws | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Erik Van den Doel | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-NED Rapid 5th |
| Nov 2018 | Erik Van den Doel | Sipke Ernst | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4th NED-ch Rapid |
| Jul 2018 | Sipke Ernst | Erik Van den Doel | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-NED |
| Jul 2017 | Erik Van den Doel | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-NED |
| Sep 2016 | Erik Van den Doel | Sipke Ernst | 0-1 | Sicilian | chT-NED 1617 |
| Aug 2016 | Erik Van den Doel | Sipke Ernst | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-NED |
| Nov 2010 | Sipke Ernst | Erik Van den Doel | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chT-NED 1011 |
| Jul 2008 | Erik Van den Doel | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Dieren Open |
| Apr 2007 | Sipke Ernst | Erik Van den Doel | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Bundesliga 2006-07 |
| Nov 2005 | Sipke Ernst | Erik Van den Doel | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Bundesliga 2005-06 |
| Sep 2005 | Sipke Ernst | Erik Van den Doel | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-NED 60th |
| Jul 2003 | Sipke Ernst | Erik Van den Doel | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 58th ch-NED |
| Jun 2002 | Sipke Ernst | Erik Van den Doel | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-NED 57 |
| Jul 2001 | Sipke Ernst | Erik Van den Doel | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Dieren Open |
| Jun 2001 | Erik Van den Doel | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-NED56 |
| Dec 1998 | Sipke Ernst | Erik Van den Doel | 1-0 | Catalan | Groningen Open |
| Jan 1993 | Erik Van den Doel | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | ch-NED U14 |
| Jan 1992 | Erik Van den Doel | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | ch-NED U18 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Erik Van den Doel and Sipke Ernst?
In 18 recorded games, Erik Van den Doel has 2 wins, Sipke Ernst has 7 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Erik Van den Doel and Sipke Ernst played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Dec 2019.
What openings do Erik Van den Doel and Sipke Ernst play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.