Thomas Ernst vs Erik Blomqvist
GM Thomas Ernst (2247) · GM Erik Blomqvist (2487)
Thomas Ernst and Erik Blomqvist have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2006 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Ernst leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Blomqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Blomqvist with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Blomqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Blomqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B64 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Erik Blomqvist | T Ernst | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Jonkoping Open |
| Nov 2024 | T Ernst | Erik Blomqvist | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Stockholm Grand Prix 2024 |
| Jul 2023 | Thomas Ernst | Erik Blomqvist | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Aug 2019 | Erik Blomqvist | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Lidkoping Open |
| Aug 2019 | Erik Blomqvist | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Lund CellaVision Cup |
| Apr 2018 | Erik Blomqvist | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Gothenburg Kvibergspelen |
| Feb 2017 | Thomas Ernst | Erik Blomqvist | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Vaxjo Open |
| Jan 2012 | Erik Blomqvist | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Stockholm Elo-Challenge |
| Jul 2009 | Erik Blomqvist | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Dec 2007 | Thomas Ernst | Erik Blomqvist | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 37th Rilton Cup |
| Dec 2006 | Thomas Ernst | Erik Blomqvist | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36th Rilton Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Thomas Ernst and Erik Blomqvist?
In 11 recorded games, Thomas Ernst has 3 wins, Erik Blomqvist has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Thomas Ernst and Erik Blomqvist played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2006 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Thomas Ernst and Erik Blomqvist play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.