Thomas Ernst vs Jan Johansson
GM Thomas Ernst (2247) · IM Jan Johansson (2261)
Thomas Ernst and Jan Johansson have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1984 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Ernst leads 8 wins to 5, with 4 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Philidor (4 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Johansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Johansson with White | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Johansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Johansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Jan Johansson | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chB-SWE |
| Jul 2017 | Jan Johansson | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chB-SWE |
| Jul 2009 | Thomas Ernst | Jan Johansson | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-SWE |
| Feb 2009 | Thomas Ernst | Jan Johansson | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game | chT-SWE 0809 |
| Jan 1999 | Jan Johansson | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Ernst | Jan Johansson | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Ernst | Jan Johansson | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Avesta Open |
| Jan 1992 | Thomas Ernst | Jan Johansson | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Stockholm Open 2 |
| Jan 1992 | Thomas Ernst | Jan Johansson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Malmo GP-3 Open |
| Jan 1992 | Jan Johansson | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Stockholm GP-1 |
| Jan 1992 | Jan Johansson | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Uppsala Open |
| Jan 1990 | Jan Johansson | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1989 | Thomas Ernst | Jan Johansson | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1988 | Jan Johansson | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Torre Attack | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1987 | Jan Johansson | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Gausdal Young Masters |
| Jan 1985 | Thomas Ernst | Jan Johansson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1984 | Jan Johansson | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Thomas Ernst and Jan Johansson?
In 17 recorded games, Thomas Ernst has 8 wins, Jan Johansson has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Thomas Ernst and Jan Johansson played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1984 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Thomas Ernst and Jan Johansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Philidor (4 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.