Luke J McShane vs David W L Howell
GM Luke J McShane (2597) · GM David W L Howell (2665)
Luke J McShane and David W L Howell have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2002 and the most recent in Jan 2021. McShane leads 12 wins to 4, with 5 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | McShane | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McShane with White | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Howell with White | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | McShane | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | McShane | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A45 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Caplin Hastings Online |
| Apr 2019 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2018-19 |
| Aug 2018 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 105th ch-GBR |
| Dec 2017 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2017 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2017 | Luke J McShane | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2017 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2017 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2017 | Luke J McShane | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2017 | Luke J McShane | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2017 | Luke J McShane | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2017 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-GBR KO |
| Aug 2017 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 104th ch-GBR playoff |
| Aug 2017 | Luke J McShane | David W L Howell | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | 104th ch-GBR playoff |
| Aug 2017 | Luke J McShane | David W L Howell | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 104th ch-GBR |
| Jul 2016 | Luke J McShane | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4th London Kings Place Rapid Open |
| Dec 2015 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 7th London Classic Rapid Open |
| Dec 2011 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 0-1 | Scotch Game | 3rd London Classic |
| Dec 2010 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2nd London Classic |
| Dec 2009 | Luke J McShane | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | London Classic |
| May 2002 | David W L Howell | Luke J McShane | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-BCF 0102 (4NCL) |
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What is the head-to-head score between Luke J McShane and David W L Howell?
In 21 recorded games, Luke J McShane has 12 wins, David W L Howell has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Luke J McShane and David W L Howell played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from May 2002 to Jan 2021.
What openings do Luke J McShane and David W L Howell play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Hungarian Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.