Sipke Ernst vs Ruud Janssen
GM Sipke Ernst (2540) · GM Ruud Janssen (2462)
Sipke Ernst and Ruud Janssen have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Feb 2020. Ernst leads 7 wins to 3, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Janssen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Janssen with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Janssen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Janssen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A33 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Sipke Ernst | Ruud Janssen | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-NED 1920 |
| Jun 2011 | Sipke Ernst | Ruud Janssen | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-NED |
| Apr 2008 | Ruud Janssen | Sipke Ernst | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-NED 63 |
| Sep 2005 | Sipke Ernst | Ruud Janssen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-NED 60th |
| Aug 2004 | Ruud Janssen | Sipke Ernst | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Dieren Open |
| Jan 2004 | Sipke Ernst | Ruud Janssen | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Corus C |
| Jul 2003 | Sipke Ernst | Ruud Janssen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 58th ch-NED |
| Jun 2002 | Sipke Ernst | Ruud Janssen | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-NED 57 |
| Jan 1998 | Ruud Janssen | Sipke Ernst | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NED 53 sf |
| Jan 1998 | Ruud Janssen | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | ch-NED U20 |
| Jan 1997 | Ruud Janssen | Sipke Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-NED U18 |
| Jan 1996 | Ruud Janssen | Sipke Ernst | 1-0 | English Opening | Hengelo U20 Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sipke Ernst and Ruud Janssen?
In 12 recorded games, Sipke Ernst has 7 wins, Ruud Janssen has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Sipke Ernst and Ruud Janssen played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Feb 2020.
What openings do Sipke Ernst and Ruud Janssen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.