Prepare against Mark L Hebden
GM · United Kingdom · World #2,803 classical · FIDE ID 400084
Our database contains 3,758 games by Mark L Hebden, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark L Hebden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark L Hebden before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,345 | 2,560 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,358 | 2,550 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,436 | 2,556 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,758 | 2,044 | 1,031 | 682 | 54.4% |
| As White | 1,879 | 1,102 | 506 | 270 | 58.6% |
| As Black | 1,879 | 942 | 525 | 412 | 50.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark L Hebden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark L Hebden's side.
First moves as White (1,879 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,569 | 83.5% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 272 | 14.5% | 73.0% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 1.9% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hebden usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hebden usually continues Nf3 (68.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hebden usually continues Nf3 (75.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 73.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Hebden usually continues Nc3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hebden usually continues f4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hebden usually continues d4 (68.3% score)
As Black against 1.d4 (705 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 695 | 98.6% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 7 | 1.0% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Mark L Hebden's chess games
All 3,758 games by Mark L Hebden in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 2,044 wins, 1,031 draws, 682 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 639 | 365/185/89 | 57.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 233 | 125/74/33 | 53.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 65 | 34/19/12 | 52.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 64 | 36/17/11 | 56.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 60 | 42/8/10 | 70.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 56 | 27/21/8 | 48.2% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 55 | 35/11/9 | 63.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 55 | 38/11/6 | 69.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 49 | 35/8/6 | 71.4% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 48 | 37/6/5 | 77.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 317 | 140/106/71 | 44.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 191 | 92/62/37 | 48.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 163 | 78/44/41 | 47.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 111 | 63/30/18 | 56.8% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 99 | 57/23/19 | 57.6% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 98 | 47/22/29 | 48.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 75 | 39/17/19 | 52.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 70 | 36/21/13 | 51.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 62 | 37/18/7 | 59.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 52 | 27/15/10 | 51.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Michael Adams | 2,735 | 30th Kilkenny Masters | A46 |
| Jan 2020 | David W L Howell | 2,676 | 95th Hastings Masters Open | B85 |
| Nov 1999 | Nigel D Short | 2,675 | 8th Monarch Assurance | C96 |
| Dec 2008 | Alexey Dreev | 2,670 | Gibraltar Telecom Final | B51 |
| Aug 1998 | Matthew D Sadler | 2,650 | 85th ch-BCF | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 159 | 89.5 | 2,369 |
| ch-BCF rapidplay | 2010 | 64 | 47 | 2,539 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 59 | 44 | 2,570 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 49 | 34.5 | 2,328 |
| Jersey Open | 2018 | 45 | 31 | 2,431 |
| ch-BCF | 2024 | 42 | 26 | 2,439 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 36 | 25 | 2,427 |
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 31 | 26 | 2,572 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Keith C Arkell (55 games) · Daniel W Gormally (37 games) · Peter K Wells (30 games) · Simon K Williams (23 games) · Richard A Bates (19 games) · Stuart C Conquest (19 games) · Andrew J Ledger (18 games) · Michael Adams (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark L Hebden's chess games?
3,758 games by Mark L Hebden, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Mark L Hebden has played.
What does Mark L Hebden play on the first move as White?
Across 1,879 games with White in our database, Mark L Hebden opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Mark L Hebden play as White?
As White, Mark L Hebden's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (639 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (233 games, 53.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (65 games, 52.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,879 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark L Hebden play as Black?
As Black, Mark L Hebden most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (317 games, 44.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (191 games, 48.2% win rate); Italian Game (163 games, 47.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,879 games.
What is Mark L Hebden's FIDE rating?
Mark L Hebden is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,358 in rapid and 2,436 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Mark L Hebden played?
Our database contains 3,758 games by Mark L Hebden, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,044 wins, 1,031 draws, 682 losses (54.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark L Hebden?
3,758 games by Mark L Hebden reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.