Keith C Arkell vs Nigel R Davies
GM Keith C Arkell (2391) · GM Nigel R Davies (2276)
Keith C Arkell and Nigel R Davies have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1984 and the most recent in May 2023. Arkell leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arkell | Draws | Davies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Davies with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arkell | Draws | Davies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arkell | Draws | Davies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E09 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Keith C Arkell | Nigel R Davies | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-ENG Seniors 50 |
| Apr 2023 | Keith C Arkell | Nigel R Davies | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open A |
| May 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Nigel R Davies | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) |
| Jul 2014 | Keith C Arkell | Nigel R Davies | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Colwyn Bay Open |
| Nov 2003 | Nigel R Davies | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-BCF rapidplay |
| Dec 2002 | Nigel R Davies | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-BCF rapidplay |
| Jan 1994 | Keith C Arkell | Nigel R Davies | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wrexham |
| Jan 1991 | Nigel R Davies | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | English Opening | London WFW |
| Jan 1989 | Nigel R Davies | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | London WFW |
| Sep 1984 | Nigel R Davies | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Lewisham Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Keith C Arkell and Nigel R Davies?
In 10 recorded games, Keith C Arkell has 3 wins, Nigel R Davies has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Keith C Arkell and Nigel R Davies played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 1984 to May 2023.
What openings do Keith C Arkell and Nigel R Davies play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.