John M Emms vs Neil McDonald
GM John M Emms (2427) · GM Neil McDonald (2388)
John M Emms and Neil McDonald have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in May 2010. Emms leads 6 wins to 0, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Emms | Draws | McDonald |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emms with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| McDonald with White | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Emms | Draws | McDonald |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Emms | Draws | McDonald |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Neil McDonald | John M Emms | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | BCF-chT1c 0910 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Apr 2009 | Neil McDonald | John M Emms | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Mar 2008 | John M Emms | Neil McDonald | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Mar 2005 | Neil McDonald | John M Emms | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Mar 2000 | Neil McDonald | John M Emms | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-BCF 9900 (4NCL) |
| May 1999 | John M Emms | Neil McDonald | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-BCF 9899 (4NCL) |
| Jun 1997 | Neil McDonald | John M Emms | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Drury Lane |
| Jan 1994 | John M Emms | Neil McDonald | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 81st ch-BCF |
| Jan 1993 | Neil McDonald | John M Emms | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-BCF |
| Jan 1991 | Neil McDonald | John M Emms | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Telecom Open |
| Jan 1990 | Neil McDonald | John M Emms | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 77th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1989 | John M Emms | Neil McDonald | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 76th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1987 | John M Emms | Neil McDonald | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-BCF |
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What is the head-to-head score between John M Emms and Neil McDonald?
In 13 recorded games, John M Emms has 6 wins, Neil McDonald has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have John M Emms and Neil McDonald played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1987 to May 2010.
What openings do John M Emms and Neil McDonald play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.