Keith C Arkell vs Peter K Wells
GM Keith C Arkell (2391) · GM Peter K Wells (2318)
Keith C Arkell and Peter K Wells have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Arkell leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 27 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arkell | Draws | Wells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Wells with White | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arkell | Draws | Wells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arkell | Draws | Wells |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Peter K Wells | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Harrogate 4NCL Open A 31st |
| Jul 2022 | Peter K Wells | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17th South Wales Open |
| Jan 2019 | Peter K Wells | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open A |
| Jul 2017 | Peter K Wells | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | 14th South Wales Open |
| Jul 2016 | Peter K Wells | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 13th South Wales Open |
| Aug 2013 | Peter K Wells | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 100th ch-GBR |
| Feb 2013 | Keith C Arkell | Peter K Wells | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Torquay e2e4 Open |
| Jun 2011 | Peter K Wells | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Gatwick e2e4 Open A |
| Jul 2010 | Keith C Arkell | Peter K Wells | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7th South Wales Open |
| Apr 2009 | Peter K Wells | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Nov 2003 | Peter K Wells | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | ch-BCF rapidplay |
| Nov 2002 | Peter K Wells | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-BCF rapidplay |
| Jan 1993 | Keith C Arkell | Peter K Wells | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Hastings Challengers 9394 |
| Jan 1991 | Keith C Arkell | Peter K Wells | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Hastings Challengers 9192 |
| Jan 1991 | Keith C Arkell | Peter K Wells | 0-1 | Indian Defense | London WFW |
| Jan 1990 | Peter K Wells | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 77th ch-BCF |
Interactive board, all 16 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Keith C Arkell and Peter K Wells?
In 16 recorded games, Keith C Arkell has 2 wins, Peter K Wells has 5 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Keith C Arkell and Peter K Wells played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Keith C Arkell and Peter K Wells play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games), followed by the Bogo-Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.