Keith C Arkell vs Marian Petrov
GM Keith C Arkell (2391) · GM Marian Petrov (2428)
Keith C Arkell and Marian Petrov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2009 and the most recent in Jul 2019. Arkell leads 1 wins to 1, with 9 draws (18% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 22 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arkell | Draws | Petrov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Petrov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arkell | Draws | Petrov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arkell | Draws | Petrov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Marian Petrov | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 16th South Wales Open |
| Jul 2017 | Keith C Arkell | Marian Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 14th South Wales Open |
| Oct 2016 | Marian Petrov | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10th Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open |
| Jul 2016 | Keith C Arkell | Marian Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 13th South Wales Open |
| Jul 2015 | Keith C Arkell | Marian Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 12th South Wales Open |
| Jul 2013 | Keith C Arkell | Marian Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10th South Wales Open |
| May 2013 | Marian Petrov | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Can Picafort 05 |
| Mar 2013 | Marian Petrov | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Dublin Easter e2e4 Open |
| Jul 2012 | Keith C Arkell | Marian Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 9th South Wales Open |
| Jul 2011 | Marian Petrov | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8th South Wales Open |
| Jul 2009 | Marian Petrov | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6th South Wales Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Keith C Arkell and Marian Petrov?
In 11 recorded games, Keith C Arkell has 1 wins, Marian Petrov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Keith C Arkell and Marian Petrov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2009 to Jul 2019.
What openings do Keith C Arkell and Marian Petrov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.