Thomas Ernst vs Stellan Brynell
GM Thomas Ernst (2247) · GM Stellan Brynell (2343)
Thomas Ernst and Stellan Brynell have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 1984 and the most recent in Mar 2015. Ernst leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Brynell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Brynell with White | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Brynell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 3 | 13 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Brynell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Thomas Ernst | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-SWE 1415 Elite |
| Jul 2009 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2006 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2005 | Thomas Ernst | Stellan Brynell | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2004 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2003 | Thomas Ernst | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-SWE |
| Mar 2003 | Thomas Ernst | Stellan Brynell | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | chT-SWE 0203 |
| Jul 2002 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-SWE |
| Mar 2002 | Thomas Ernst | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-SWE 0102 |
| Jan 2002 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Excelsior Cup |
| Jul 2000 | Thomas Ernst | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1999 | Thomas Ernst | Stellan Brynell | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1999 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-SWE 9899 |
| Jan 1998 | Thomas Ernst | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1997 | Thomas Ernst | Stellan Brynell | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1994 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | chT-SWE 9394 |
| Jan 1994 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1993 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1990 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1988 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Malmo Schacknytt |
| Jan 1986 | Thomas Ernst | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jun 1984 | Stellan Brynell | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Malmo Festival 1984 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Thomas Ernst and Stellan Brynell?
In 22 recorded games, Thomas Ernst has 3 wins, Stellan Brynell has 6 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Thomas Ernst and Stellan Brynell played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jun 1984 to Mar 2015.
What openings do Thomas Ernst and Stellan Brynell play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games), followed by the French: Winawer Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.