John M Emms vs Keith C Arkell
GM John M Emms (2427) · GM Keith C Arkell (2391)
John M Emms and Keith C Arkell have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1985 and the most recent in Jul 2015. Emms leads 3 wins to 2, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Emms | Draws | Arkell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emms with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Arkell with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Emms | Draws | Arkell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Emms | Draws | Arkell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | John M Emms | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | English Opening | 102nd ch-GBR |
| Jul 2014 | John M Emms | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | 101st ch-GBR |
| Apr 2009 | Keith C Arkell | John M Emms | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Aug 2001 | John M Emms | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | ch-BCF 88th |
| Nov 2000 | John M Emms | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) |
| Aug 1999 | John M Emms | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 86th ch-BCF |
| Feb 1997 | Keith C Arkell | John M Emms | 1/2-1/2 | Ware Opening | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) |
| Jan 1996 | John M Emms | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Isle of Man Open |
| Jan 1995 | Keith C Arkell | John M Emms | 0-1 | Catalan | Hastings Challengers 9596 |
| Jan 1993 | John M Emms | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | ch-BCF |
| Jan 1990 | John M Emms | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Ostend Open |
| Jan 1987 | Keith C Arkell | John M Emms | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Nottingham Chessforce |
| Aug 1985 | Keith C Arkell | John M Emms | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 72nd British Championship |
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What is the head-to-head score between John M Emms and Keith C Arkell?
In 13 recorded games, John M Emms has 3 wins, Keith C Arkell has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have John M Emms and Keith C Arkell played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 1985 to Jul 2015.
What openings do John M Emms and Keith C Arkell play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.