Keith C Arkell vs Matthew J Turner
GM Keith C Arkell (2391) · GM Matthew J Turner (2460)
Keith C Arkell and Matthew J Turner have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Arkell leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arkell | Draws | Turner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell with White | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| Turner with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arkell | Draws | Turner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arkell | Draws | Turner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Keith C Arkell | Matthew J Turner | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wells Chess Congress 2026 |
| Jun 2021 | Keith C Arkell | Matthew J Turner | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Checkmate Covid Rematch |
| Jan 2021 | Matthew J Turner | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Caplin Hastings Online |
| Nov 2019 | Matthew J Turner | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | ch-GBR blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Keith C Arkell | Matthew J Turner | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 1st Welsh Masters |
| Mar 2006 | Keith C Arkell | Matthew J Turner | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) |
| Aug 2001 | Keith C Arkell | Matthew J Turner | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-BCF 88th |
| Sep 2000 | Keith C Arkell | Matthew J Turner | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Golombek Memorial |
| Aug 2000 | Keith C Arkell | Matthew J Turner | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 87th ch-BCF |
| Jul 2000 | Keith C Arkell | Matthew J Turner | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Staffordshire GM |
| Jan 1998 | Keith C Arkell | Matthew J Turner | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Frome Open |
| Aug 1997 | Keith C Arkell | Matthew J Turner | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 84th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1995 | Matthew J Turner | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Hastings Masters |
| Jan 1995 | Matthew J Turner | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | English Opening | 82nd ch-BCF |
| Jan 1994 | Keith C Arkell | Matthew J Turner | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 81st ch-BCF |
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What is the head-to-head score between Keith C Arkell and Matthew J Turner?
In 15 recorded games, Keith C Arkell has 2 wins, Matthew J Turner has 3 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Keith C Arkell and Matthew J Turner played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Keith C Arkell and Matthew J Turner play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.