Thomas Ernst vs Axel Ornstein
GM Thomas Ernst (2247) · IM Axel Ornstein (2040)
Thomas Ernst and Axel Ornstein have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1980 and the most recent in Mar 2019. Ernst leads 5 wins to 4, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Ornstein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Ornstein with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Ornstein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Ornstein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D06 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Axel Ornstein | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-SWE 1819 Elite |
| Jul 2017 | Thomas Ernst | Axel Ornstein | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chB-SWE |
| Jan 1996 | Thomas Ernst | Axel Ornstein | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1995 | Axel Ornstein | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Stockholm Open A |
| Jan 1994 | Thomas Ernst | Axel Ornstein | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1994 | Axel Ornstein | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Osterskan Open |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Ernst | Axel Ornstein | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Ernst | Axel Ornstein | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Avesta Open |
| Jan 1989 | Thomas Ernst | Axel Ornstein | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1988 | Axel Ornstein | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1986 | Axel Ornstein | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1985 | Axel Ornstein | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1984 | Thomas Ernst | Axel Ornstein | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1982 | Axel Ornstein | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1980 | Thomas Ernst | Axel Ornstein | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-SWE |
Interactive board, all 15 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Thomas Ernst and Axel Ornstein?
In 15 recorded games, Thomas Ernst has 5 wins, Axel Ornstein has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Thomas Ernst and Axel Ornstein played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1980 to Mar 2019.
What openings do Thomas Ernst and Axel Ornstein play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.