Mark L Hebden vs James P Jackson
GM Mark L Hebden (2345) · IM James P Jackson (2381)
Mark L Hebden and James P Jackson have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2013 and the most recent in May 2026. Hebden leads 9 wins to 2, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hebden | Draws | Jackson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebden with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Jackson with White | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hebden | Draws | Jackson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hebden | Draws | Jackson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | James P Jackson | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4NCL 2025-26 |
| Jul 2023 | James P Jackson | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 109th ch-GBR |
| May 2022 | James P Jackson | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-ENG Chessable |
| May 2019 | James P Jackson | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Italian Game | 2nd Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank |
| Nov 2017 | James P Jackson | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th Coventry 4NCL Open A |
| Jul 2017 | James P Jackson | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 104th ch-GBR |
| Dec 2015 | James P Jackson | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7th London Classic Rapid Open |
| Dec 2015 | James P Jackson | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7th London Classic Open |
| Jul 2015 | Mark L Hebden | James P Jackson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd Birmingham 4NCL Open A |
| Jan 2015 | Mark L Hebden | James P Jackson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st Birmingham 4NCL Open |
| Dec 2014 | Mark L Hebden | James P Jackson | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 6th London Classic Open |
| Jul 2014 | James P Jackson | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 101st ch-GBR |
| Mar 2014 | James P Jackson | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | High Wycombe e2e4 Open 03 |
| Aug 2013 | Mark L Hebden | James P Jackson | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Coventry e2e4 Open |
| Jan 2013 | James P Jackson | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | West Bromwich e2e4 Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mark L Hebden and James P Jackson?
In 15 recorded games, Mark L Hebden has 9 wins, James P Jackson has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Mark L Hebden and James P Jackson played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2013 to May 2026.
What openings do Mark L Hebden and James P Jackson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.