Mark L Hebden vs John M Emms
GM Mark L Hebden (2345) · GM John M Emms (2427)
Mark L Hebden and John M Emms have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 1990 and the most recent in Aug 2018. Hebden leads 7 wins to 3, with 7 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hebden | Draws | Emms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebden with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Emms with White | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hebden | Draws | Emms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hebden | Draws | Emms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | John M Emms | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 105th ch-GBR |
| May 2016 | John M Emms | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | BCF-chT1c 1516 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Aug 2015 | John M Emms | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 102nd ch-GBR |
| Jul 2014 | Mark L Hebden | John M Emms | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 101st ch-GBR |
| Apr 2009 | Mark L Hebden | John M Emms | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Mar 2008 | Mark L Hebden | John M Emms | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Apr 2006 | John M Emms | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Nov 1999 | John M Emms | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8th Monarch Assurance |
| Jan 1997 | Mark L Hebden | John M Emms | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Isle of Man Open |
| Jan 1995 | John M Emms | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hastings Challengers 9596 |
| Jan 1994 | Mark L Hebden | John M Emms | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 1st chT-BCF 9394 (4NCL) |
| Jan 1994 | Mark L Hebden | John M Emms | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Kopavogur |
| Jan 1993 | John M Emms | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17th Lloyds Bank Open |
| Jan 1993 | John M Emms | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BCF |
| Jan 1992 | John M Emms | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 79th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1991 | John M Emms | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hastings Challengers 9192 |
| Feb 1990 | Mark L Hebden | John M Emms | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 06th Cappelle Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Mark L Hebden and John M Emms?
In 17 recorded games, Mark L Hebden has 7 wins, John M Emms has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Mark L Hebden and John M Emms played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Feb 1990 to Aug 2018.
What openings do Mark L Hebden and John M Emms play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.