Keith C Arkell vs David W L Howell
GM Keith C Arkell (2391) · GM David W L Howell (2665)
Keith C Arkell and David W L Howell have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2002 and the most recent in Jun 2021. Arkell leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arkell | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Howell with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arkell | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arkell | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Keith C Arkell | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | Polish Defense | Checkmate Covid Rematch |
| Jun 2021 | David W L Howell | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Checkmate Covid Rematch |
| Feb 2021 | Keith C Arkell | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Bunratty Online |
| Jan 2021 | Keith C Arkell | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Caplin Hastings Online |
| Aug 2019 | David W L Howell | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 106th ch-GBR |
| Aug 2017 | Keith C Arkell | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 104th ch-GBR |
| Jul 2016 | David W L Howell | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 103rd ch-GBR |
| Oct 2015 | David W L Howell | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | French Defense | Douglas PokerStars Open |
| Aug 2015 | David W L Howell | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 102nd ch-GBR |
| Aug 2012 | David W L Howell | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 99th ch-GBR |
| Nov 2009 | Keith C Arkell | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-BCF rapidplay |
| Nov 2008 | Keith C Arkell | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-BCF rapidplay |
| Jan 2002 | David W L Howell | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Swansea jubilee |
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What is the head-to-head score between Keith C Arkell and David W L Howell?
In 13 recorded games, Keith C Arkell has 1 wins, David W L Howell has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Keith C Arkell and David W L Howell played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2002 to Jun 2021.
What openings do Keith C Arkell and David W L Howell play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.