Thomas Ernst vs Ralf Akesson
GM Thomas Ernst (2247) · GM Ralf Akesson (2317)
Thomas Ernst and Ralf Akesson have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1980 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Ernst leads 9 wins to 6, with 11 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Orangutan opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Akesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Akesson with White | 18 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Akesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 27 | 9 | 11 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Akesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Thomas Ernst | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Sicilian | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästar-Elit |
| Mar 2022 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Vaxjo Open |
| Jan 2020 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Sundsvall Open |
| Jul 2017 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | London System | chB-SWE |
| Mar 2016 | Thomas Ernst | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Norrkoeping Easter Open |
| Jan 2015 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-SWE 1415 Elite |
| Jul 2009 | Thomas Ernst | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-SWE |
| Nov 2008 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-SWE 0809 |
| Jul 2005 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2004 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2002 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-SWE |
| Sep 2001 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | * | Grünfeld Defense | Hallstahammar Open |
| Jul 2000 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 2000 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Orangutan opening | chT-SWE 9900 |
| Mar 1999 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | Kraft Chess Cup |
| Mar 1999 | Thomas Ernst | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Kraft Chess Cup |
| Jan 1999 | Thomas Ernst | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Oct 1998 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-SWE 9899 |
| Jan 1998 | Thomas Ernst | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1995 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Reykjavik zt |
| Jan 1989 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1988 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1986 | Thomas Ernst | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1985 | Thomas Ernst | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1983 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Rilton Cup 12 1982/83 |
| Jan 1982 | Thomas Ernst | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Sicilian | Gausdal Young Masters |
| Jan 1980 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Thomas Ernst and Ralf Akesson?
In 27 recorded games, Thomas Ernst has 9 wins, Ralf Akesson has 6 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Thomas Ernst and Ralf Akesson played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Jan 1980 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Thomas Ernst and Ralf Akesson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Orangutan opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.