Keith C Arkell vs Chris W Baker
GM Keith C Arkell (2391) · IM Chris W Baker (2154)
Keith C Arkell and Chris W Baker have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 1996 and the most recent in Apr 2022. Arkell leads 9 wins to 0, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arkell | Draws | Baker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Baker with White | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arkell | Draws | Baker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arkell | Draws | Baker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Chris W Baker | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Chris W Baker | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Chris W Baker | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Chris W Baker | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Chris W Baker | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Chris W Baker | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Chris W Baker | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Chris W Baker | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Chris W Baker | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Chris W Baker | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Feb 2020 | Chris W Baker | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 27th Bunratty Masters |
| Aug 2011 | Chris W Baker | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4th Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert |
| Nov 1996 | Chris W Baker | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) |
| Apr 1996 | Chris W Baker | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-BCF 9596 (4NCL) 3rd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Keith C Arkell and Chris W Baker?
In 14 recorded games, Keith C Arkell has 9 wins, Chris W Baker has 0 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Keith C Arkell and Chris W Baker played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 1996 to Apr 2022.
What openings do Keith C Arkell and Chris W Baker play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.