Keith C Arkell vs Richard A Bates
GM Keith C Arkell (2391) · IM Richard A Bates (2291)
Keith C Arkell and Richard A Bates have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Apr 2022. Arkell leads 6 wins to 4, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arkell | Draws | Bates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Bates with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arkell | Draws | Bates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arkell | Draws | Bates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Richard A Bates | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Richard A Bates | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Richard A Bates | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Richard A Bates | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Richard A Bates | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Dec 2018 | Keith C Arkell | Richard A Bates | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 10th London Classic Open |
| Nov 2016 | Richard A Bates | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | ch-BCF rapidplay 30th |
| Mar 2015 | Richard A Bates | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | BCF-chT1c 1415 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| May 2014 | Richard A Bates | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Sunningdale e2e4 Open 05 |
| Nov 2013 | Keith C Arkell | Richard A Bates | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-BCF Rapidplay 27th |
| Jan 2011 | Keith C Arkell | Richard A Bates | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-BCF1a 1011 (4NCL) |
| Jan 2010 | Richard A Bates | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 85th Hastings Masters Open |
| Jan 1993 | Richard A Bates | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-BCF |
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What is the head-to-head score between Keith C Arkell and Richard A Bates?
In 13 recorded games, Keith C Arkell has 6 wins, Richard A Bates has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Keith C Arkell and Richard A Bates played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Apr 2022.
What openings do Keith C Arkell and Richard A Bates play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.