Sipke Ernst vs Jan Smeets
GM Sipke Ernst (2540) · GM Jan Smeets (2564)
Sipke Ernst and Jan Smeets have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2002 and the most recent in Dec 2019. Ernst leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Smeets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Smeets with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Smeets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Smeets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-NED Rapid 5th |
| Nov 2019 | Jan Smeets | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5th ch-NED blitz |
| Jul 2013 | Jan Smeets | Sipke Ernst | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-NED |
| Jan 2013 | Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 75th Tata Steel Challengers |
| Sep 2012 | Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-NED 1213 |
| Jul 2012 | Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-NED |
| Jul 2011 | Jan Smeets | Sipke Ernst | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | ch-NED |
| Jun 2010 | Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-NED 65 |
| Apr 2008 | Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-NED 63 |
| Mar 2008 | Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-NED 0708 |
| Sep 2005 | Jan Smeets | Sipke Ernst | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-NED 60th |
| Jan 2005 | Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Corus B |
| Jan 2004 | Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Corus C |
| Dec 2003 | Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Groningen Harmonie |
| Dec 2002 | Sipke Ernst | Jan Smeets | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Groningen Harmonie |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sipke Ernst and Jan Smeets?
In 15 recorded games, Sipke Ernst has 2 wins, Jan Smeets has 7 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sipke Ernst and Jan Smeets played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2002 to Dec 2019.
What openings do Sipke Ernst and Jan Smeets play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.