Jon S Speelman vs David W L Howell
GM Jon S Speelman (2495) · GM David W L Howell (2665)
Jon S Speelman and David W L Howell have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2003 and the most recent in May 2019. Speelman leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Torre Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Speelman | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speelman with White | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Howell with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Speelman | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Speelman | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | David W L Howell | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | BCF-chT1c 1819 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Nov 2017 | David W L Howell | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | London Ginger VIP Blitz |
| Nov 2017 | Jon S Speelman | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Indian Defense | London Ginger VIP Blitz |
| Nov 2017 | David W L Howell | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT1b-BCF 1718 (4NCL) |
| Dec 2016 | Jon S Speelman | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Torre Attack | 8th London Classic Super rapid |
| Jan 2016 | Jon S Speelman | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT1a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) |
| Dec 2015 | Jon S Speelman | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 7th London Classic Rapid Open |
| Jan 2007 | Jon S Speelman | David W L Howell | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) |
| Aug 2006 | Jon S Speelman | David W L Howell | 1-0 | London System | 4th Staunton Memorial |
| Aug 2005 | Jon S Speelman | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd Staunton Memorial |
| Aug 2005 | David W L Howell | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3rd Staunton Memorial |
| May 2005 | Jon S Speelman | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-BCF 0405 (4NCL) |
| Aug 2003 | Jon S Speelman | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Torre Attack | 175th London Simpsons |
| Aug 2003 | David W L Howell | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 175th London Simpsons |
| Jun 2003 | David W L Howell | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | London British Land Match |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jon S Speelman and David W L Howell?
In 15 recorded games, Jon S Speelman has 3 wins, David W L Howell has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Jon S Speelman and David W L Howell played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jun 2003 to May 2019.
What openings do Jon S Speelman and David W L Howell play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Torre Attack (2 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.