Sipke Ernst vs Daniel Fridman
GM Sipke Ernst (2540) · GM Daniel Fridman (2564)
Sipke Ernst and Daniel Fridman have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2012 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Ernst leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fridman with White | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D96 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Daniel Fridman | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 |
| Nov 2023 | Daniel Fridman | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-NED 2324 |
| Feb 2020 | Sipke Ernst | Daniel Fridman | 1-0 | Catalan | Bundesliga 1920 |
| Nov 2017 | Daniel Fridman | Sipke Ernst | 1-0 | English Opening | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
| Oct 2015 | Daniel Fridman | Sipke Ernst | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2015 | Sipke Ernst | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Bundesliga 2014-15 |
| Nov 2014 | Sipke Ernst | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Remco Heite 5th |
| Feb 2014 | Daniel Fridman | Sipke Ernst | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2013-14 |
| Apr 2013 | Daniel Fridman | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-NED 1213 |
| Nov 2012 | Daniel Fridman | Sipke Ernst | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Remco Heite Playoff |
| Nov 2012 | Sipke Ernst | Daniel Fridman | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Remco Heite |
| Mar 2012 | Daniel Fridman | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-NED 1112 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sipke Ernst and Daniel Fridman?
In 12 recorded games, Sipke Ernst has 1 wins, Daniel Fridman has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sipke Ernst and Daniel Fridman played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2012 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Sipke Ernst and Daniel Fridman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.