Heikki M.J. Westerinen vs Thomas Ernst
GM Heikki M.J. Westerinen (2205) · GM Thomas Ernst (2247)
Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Thomas Ernst have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Jan 1995. Westerinen leads 0 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Dragon (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Westerinen | Draws | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerinen with White | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Ernst with White | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Westerinen | Draws | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Westerinen | Draws | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Thomas Ernst | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Peer Gynt |
| Jan 1994 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Gausdal Int |
| Jan 1993 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Gausdal Int |
| Jan 1992 | Thomas Ernst | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Gausdal Int |
| Jan 1991 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Troll Masters |
| Jan 1991 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | King's Gambit | FIN-SWE |
| Jan 1991 | Thomas Ernst | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | FIN-SWE |
| Jan 1990 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Arnold Cup |
| Jan 1990 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Troll Masters |
| Jan 1989 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | SWE-FIN |
| Jan 1989 | Thomas Ernst | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | SWE-FIN |
| Nov 1988 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Olympiad-28 |
| Jan 1988 | Thomas Ernst | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Malmo Schacknytt |
| Jun 1985 | Thomas Ernst | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Copenhagen Open 07 (Politiken Cup 06) |
| Jan 1985 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zonal Gausdal |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Thomas Ernst?
In 15 recorded games, Heikki M.J. Westerinen has 0 wins, Thomas Ernst has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Thomas Ernst played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Jan 1995.
What openings do Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Thomas Ernst play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Dragon (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.