Keith C Arkell vs Simon T Ansell
GM Keith C Arkell (2391) · IM Simon T Ansell (2301)
Keith C Arkell and Simon T Ansell have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Feb 2020. Arkell leads 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arkell | Draws | Ansell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Ansell with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arkell | Draws | Ansell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arkell | Draws | Ansell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Simon T Ansell | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chTb-BCF 1920 (4NCL) |
| Mar 2016 | Simon T Ansell | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | BCF-chT1c 1516 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Dec 2012 | Keith C Arkell | Simon T Ansell | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4th London Classic Open |
| Jun 2011 | Simon T Ansell | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2nd London Big Slick GM |
| Nov 2004 | Keith C Arkell | Simon T Ansell | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-BCF rapidplay |
| May 2002 | Keith C Arkell | Simon T Ansell | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-BCF 0102 (4NCL) |
| Aug 2000 | Keith C Arkell | Simon T Ansell | 1-0 | English Opening | London MSO Banwell Memorial |
| Dec 1998 | Keith C Arkell | Simon T Ansell | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Oxford GM-B |
| Jan 1997 | Keith C Arkell | Simon T Ansell | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) |
| Jan 1992 | Keith C Arkell | Simon T Ansell | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 79th ch-BCF |
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What is the head-to-head score between Keith C Arkell and Simon T Ansell?
In 10 recorded games, Keith C Arkell has 3 wins, Simon T Ansell has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Keith C Arkell and Simon T Ansell played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Feb 2020.
What openings do Keith C Arkell and Simon T Ansell play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.