Keith C Arkell vs Peter J Sowray
GM Keith C Arkell (2391) · FM Peter J Sowray (2093)
Keith C Arkell and Peter J Sowray have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Aug 2021. Arkell leads 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arkell | Draws | Sowray |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Sowray with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arkell | Draws | Sowray |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arkell | Draws | Sowray |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D76 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Peter J Sowray | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Newcastle Northumbria Masters |
| Sep 2018 | Keith C Arkell | Peter J Sowray | 1-0 | English Opening | 20th Nottingham 4NCL Open |
| Nov 2017 | Peter J Sowray | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16th Coventry 4NCL Open A |
| Aug 2017 | Keith C Arkell | Peter J Sowray | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | West Bromwich Midland Open A |
| Jan 2013 | Peter J Sowray | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT-BCF1a 1213 (4NCL) |
| Nov 2012 | Keith C Arkell | Peter J Sowray | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Brighton Open |
| Aug 2008 | Keith C Arkell | Peter J Sowray | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert |
| Jan 2004 | Peter J Sowray | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | chT-BCF 0304 (4NCL) |
| Jan 2002 | Keith C Arkell | Peter J Sowray | 1-0 | English Opening | Swansea jubilee |
| Jan 1988 | Keith C Arkell | Peter J Sowray | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | 12th Lloyds Bank Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Keith C Arkell and Peter J Sowray?
In 10 recorded games, Keith C Arkell has 5 wins, Peter J Sowray has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Keith C Arkell and Peter J Sowray played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Aug 2021.
What openings do Keith C Arkell and Peter J Sowray play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.