Keith C Arkell vs Zurab Sturua
GM Keith C Arkell (2372) · GM Zurab Sturua (2488)
Keith C Arkell and Zurab Sturua have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2014 and the most recent in Nov 2026. Arkell leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Horwitz Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arkell | Draws | Sturua |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sturua with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arkell | Draws | Sturua |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arkell | Draws | Sturua |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D76 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Zurab Sturua | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Senior Chess Championships 2026 | Open 65+ |
| Jun 2026 | Zurab Sturua | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | ECU Senior +65 2026 |
| May 2023 | Keith C Arkell | Zurab Sturua | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 |
| Apr 2019 | Keith C Arkell | Zurab Sturua | 0-1 | English Opening | 19th ch-EU Seniors 50 |
| Nov 2016 | Keith C Arkell | Zurab Sturua | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 26th Wch Seniors 50 |
| May 2015 | Zurab Sturua | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | ch-EU Seniors 50 15th |
| Oct 2014 | Zurab Sturua | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 24th Wch Seniors 50 |
| Mar 2014 | Keith C Arkell | Zurab Sturua | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-EU Seniors 50 Blitz |
| Mar 2014 | Zurab Sturua | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-EU Seniors 50 Rapid |
| Mar 2014 | Zurab Sturua | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | ch-EU Seniors 50 14th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Keith C Arkell and Zurab Sturua?
In 10 recorded games, Keith C Arkell has 1 wins, Zurab Sturua has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Keith C Arkell and Zurab Sturua played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2014 to Nov 2026.
What openings do Keith C Arkell and Zurab Sturua play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Horwitz Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.