Thomas Ernst vs Bengt Lindberg
GM Thomas Ernst (2247) · IM Bengt Lindberg (2280)
Thomas Ernst and Bengt Lindberg have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1982 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Ernst leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Lindberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Lindberg with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Lindberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Lindberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E58 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B49 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Thomas Ernst | Bengt Lindberg | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästar-Elit |
| Jul 2026 | Thomas Ernst | Bengt Lindberg | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästar-Elit |
| Sep 2024 | Thomas Ernst | Bengt Lindberg | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Kvibergspelen Open 2024 |
| Apr 2022 | Thomas Ernst | Bengt Lindberg | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Norrkoeping Easter Open |
| Jul 2021 | Bengt Lindberg | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | chB-SWE |
| Jul 2019 | Thomas Ernst | Bengt Lindberg | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | chB-SWE |
| Feb 2018 | Bengt Lindberg | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Vaxjo Open |
| Jul 2003 | Bengt Lindberg | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1998 | Thomas Ernst | Bengt Lindberg | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Hallstahammar Open |
| Jan 1996 | Bengt Lindberg | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1994 | Bengt Lindberg | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1994 | Bengt Lindberg | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24th Rilton Cup |
| Dec 1983 | Bengt Lindberg | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | English Opening | Rilton Cup 13 1983/84 |
| Jan 1982 | Thomas Ernst | Bengt Lindberg | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | ch-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Thomas Ernst and Bengt Lindberg?
In 14 recorded games, Thomas Ernst has 3 wins, Bengt Lindberg has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Thomas Ernst and Bengt Lindberg played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1982 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Thomas Ernst and Bengt Lindberg play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.