Thomas Ernst vs Tiger Hillarp Persson
GM Thomas Ernst (2247) · GM Tiger Hillarp Persson (2418)
Thomas Ernst and Tiger Hillarp Persson have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Ernst leads 5 wins to 5, with 7 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ernst | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Persson with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ernst | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ernst | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | T Ernst | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Malmo Open |
| Jul 2023 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-SWE |
| Feb 2018 | Thomas Ernst | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 0-1 | Sicilian | Vaxjo Open |
| Mar 2016 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Norrkoeping Easter Open |
| Dec 2014 | Thomas Ernst | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Malmo Open |
| Sep 2014 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Vasteras Open |
| Jul 2009 | Thomas Ernst | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2006 | Thomas Ernst | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2005 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2004 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Thomas Ernst | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2003 | Thomas Ernst | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2002 | Thomas Ernst | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-SWE |
| Apr 2001 | Thomas Ernst | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Skelleftea Solett Open |
| Jan 2001 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Thomas Ernst | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 30th Rilton Cup |
| Jul 2000 | Thomas Ernst | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jan 2000 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Thomas Ernst | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | chT-SWE 9900 |
| Jan 1995 | Thomas Ernst | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Thomas Ernst and Tiger Hillarp Persson?
In 17 recorded games, Thomas Ernst has 5 wins, Tiger Hillarp Persson has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Thomas Ernst and Tiger Hillarp Persson played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Thomas Ernst and Tiger Hillarp Persson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.