Thomas Ernst vs Jonny Hector
GM Thomas Ernst (2247) · GM Jonny Hector (2415)
Thomas Ernst and Jonny Hector have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1984 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Ernst leads 3 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Hector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Hector with White | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Hector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 3 | 10 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Hector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Jonny Hector | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Scotch Game | ch-SWE |
| Mar 2022 | Jonny Hector | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Vaxjo Open |
| Sep 2016 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | Vasteras Open |
| Mar 2016 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | chT-SWE 1516 |
| Feb 2009 | Jonny Hector | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | chT-SWE 0809 |
| Jul 2006 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2003 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2002 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2000 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1999 | Jonny Hector | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | chT-SWE 9900 |
| Jan 1999 | Jonny Hector | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-SWE |
| Aug 1997 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Viking Open |
| Jan 1995 | Jonny Hector | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Reykjavik zt |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Sweden TV Cup |
| Jan 1993 | Jonny Hector | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Sweden TV Cup |
| Jan 1990 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | Oerebro |
| Jan 1988 | Jonny Hector | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Sicilian | Malmo Schacknytt |
| Jan 1987 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | Gausdal zt |
| Jan 1986 | Jonny Hector | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1985 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-SWE |
| May 1984 | Jonny Hector | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Malmo Festival 1984 |
| Jan 1984 | Thomas Ernst | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | ch-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Thomas Ernst and Jonny Hector?
In 22 recorded games, Thomas Ernst has 3 wins, Jonny Hector has 9 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Thomas Ernst and Jonny Hector played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jan 1984 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Thomas Ernst and Jonny Hector play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Classical (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.