A Jonathan Mestel vs H James Plaskett
GM A Jonathan Mestel (2417) · GM H James Plaskett (2308)
A Jonathan Mestel and H James Plaskett have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1978 and the most recent in Jan 1993. Mestel leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mestel | Draws | Plaskett |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mestel with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Plaskett with White | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mestel | Draws | Plaskett |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mestel | Draws | Plaskett |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | A Jonathan Mestel | H James Plaskett | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Oviedo rapid |
| Jan 1990 | H James Plaskett | A Jonathan Mestel | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 77th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1989 | H James Plaskett | A Jonathan Mestel | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | 76th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1988 | H James Plaskett | A Jonathan Mestel | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-BCF |
| Jan 1987 | A Jonathan Mestel | H James Plaskett | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BCF |
| Jan 1986 | A Jonathan Mestel | H James Plaskett | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-BCF |
| Jan 1986 | H James Plaskett | A Jonathan Mestel | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | England |
| Jan 1986 | H James Plaskett | A Jonathan Mestel | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | London |
| Jan 1986 | H James Plaskett | A Jonathan Mestel | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Hastings 8687 |
| Dec 1984 | A Jonathan Mestel | H James Plaskett | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | Zonal Brighton |
| Jan 1983 | A Jonathan Mestel | H James Plaskett | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Christmas Congress 1982/83-58 Premier |
| Aug 1978 | H James Plaskett | A Jonathan Mestel | 1-0 | Sicilian | British CF-65 Championship |
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What is the head-to-head score between A Jonathan Mestel and H James Plaskett?
In 12 recorded games, A Jonathan Mestel has 3 wins, H James Plaskett has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have A Jonathan Mestel and H James Plaskett played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 1978 to Jan 1993.
What openings do A Jonathan Mestel and H James Plaskett play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.