Mark L Hebden vs Alan B Merry
GM Mark L Hebden (2345) · IM Alan B Merry (2401)
Mark L Hebden and Alan B Merry have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2011 and the most recent in Sep 2018. Hebden leads 6 wins to 2, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hebden | Draws | Merry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebden with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Merry with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hebden | Draws | Merry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hebden | Draws | Merry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Mark L Hebden | Alan B Merry | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 20th Nottingham 4NCL Open |
| Apr 2018 | Alan B Merry | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Jersey Open |
| Apr 2017 | Alan B Merry | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Jersey Open |
| Jan 2017 | Mark L Hebden | Alan B Merry | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Shropshire Open |
| Sep 2016 | Alan B Merry | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 10th Wakefield 4NCL Open |
| May 2016 | Alan B Merry | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Whitsun Open |
| Apr 2016 | Alan B Merry | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Jersey Open |
| Mar 2016 | Mark L Hebden | Alan B Merry | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 60th Southend Open |
| Apr 2015 | Alan B Merry | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 59th Southend Open |
| Mar 2015 | Alan B Merry | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Jersey Open |
| Sep 2011 | Alan B Merry | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | King's Gambit | Sunningdale e2e4 Autumn Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mark L Hebden and Alan B Merry?
In 11 recorded games, Mark L Hebden has 6 wins, Alan B Merry has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Mark L Hebden and Alan B Merry played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2011 to Sep 2018.
What openings do Mark L Hebden and Alan B Merry play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games), followed by the King's Gambit (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.