Mark L Hebden vs David W L Howell
GM Mark L Hebden (2345) · GM David W L Howell (2665)
Mark L Hebden and David W L Howell have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2001 and the most recent in Jan 2021. Hebden leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hebden | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebden with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Howell with White | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hebden | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hebden | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | David W L Howell | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Caplin Hastings Online |
| Jan 2020 | Mark L Hebden | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 95th Hastings Masters Open |
| Aug 2015 | David W L Howell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 102nd ch-GBR |
| Jul 2014 | David W L Howell | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Italian Game | 101st ch-GBR |
| Aug 2013 | David W L Howell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 100th ch-GBR |
| May 2012 | David W L Howell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | BCF-chTc 1112 (4NCL) |
| Dec 2011 | David W L Howell | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 87th Hastings Masters Open |
| Nov 2010 | Mark L Hebden | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-BCF rapidplay |
| Nov 2009 | David W L Howell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-BCF rapidplay |
| Jul 2009 | Mark L Hebden | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 96th ch-GBR |
| Nov 2008 | David W L Howell | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-BCF rapidplay |
| Mar 2008 | Mark L Hebden | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Jan 2005 | David W L Howell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Gibraltar Masters |
| Apr 2004 | David W L Howell | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1st Coventry Open |
| Sep 2001 | David W L Howell | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10th Monarch Assurance |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mark L Hebden and David W L Howell?
In 15 recorded games, Mark L Hebden has 4 wins, David W L Howell has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Mark L Hebden and David W L Howell played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Sep 2001 to Jan 2021.
What openings do Mark L Hebden and David W L Howell play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games), followed by the Italian Game (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.