Thomas Ernst vs Thomas Engqvist
GM Thomas Ernst (2251) · IM Thomas Engqvist (2288)
Thomas Ernst and Thomas Engqvist have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Ernst leads 3 wins to 2, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Engqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Engqvist with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Engqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Engqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Thomas Engqvist | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästar-Elit |
| Jul 2022 | Thomas Ernst | Thomas Engqvist | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chB-SWE |
| Jul 2017 | Thomas Ernst | Thomas Engqvist | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chB-SWE |
| Jul 2001 | Thomas Ernst | Thomas Engqvist | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Hasselbacken |
| Jan 1997 | Thomas Engqvist | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1995 | Thomas Ernst | Thomas Engqvist | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Stockholm Open A |
| Jan 1994 | Thomas Ernst | Thomas Engqvist | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Engqvist | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Peer Gynt |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Engqvist | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Ernst | Thomas Engqvist | 0-1 | Sicilian | Jonkoping Open |
| Jan 1992 | Thomas Ernst | Thomas Engqvist | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Gausdal Int |
| Jan 1990 | Thomas Ernst | Thomas Engqvist | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1989 | Thomas Engqvist | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Thomas Ernst and Thomas Engqvist?
In 13 recorded games, Thomas Ernst has 3 wins, Thomas Engqvist has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Thomas Ernst and Thomas Engqvist played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Thomas Ernst and Thomas Engqvist play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.