Career
In the 2007 BDO International World Darts Championship, he defeated the number 2 seed Scotland"s Gary Anderson in the first round, but lost to Scotsman Paul Hanvidge in the second round. Paul Hogan beat Essers in the second round in 2006, after Essers had defeated Ted Hankey 3-1 in the first round. At one point Essers suffered from dartitis, an inability to release the dart while throwing.
BDO International
2003: 1st Round (lost to Richie Davies 1-3)
2004: 1st Round (lost to Steve Duke 1-3)
2006: 2nd Round (lost to Paul Hogan 2-4)
2007: 2nd Round (lost to Paul Hanvidge 1-4).
