Mark L Hebden vs Keith C Arkell
GM Mark L Hebden (2345) · GM Keith C Arkell (2391)
Mark L Hebden and Keith C Arkell have played 55 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in May 2023. Hebden leads 15 wins to 9, with 30 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hebden | Draws | Arkell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebden with White | 31 | 9 | 18 | 3 |
| Arkell with White | 24 | 6 | 12 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hebden | Draws | Arkell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 47 | 14 | 26 | 6 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hebden | Draws | Arkell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 55 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-ENG Seniors 50 |
| Apr 2023 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 3rd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open A |
| May 2022 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-ENG Chessable |
| May 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ENG Chessable Seniors 50+ |
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Oct 2021 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-British OTB |
| Jan 2021 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Caplin Hastings Online |
| Oct 2019 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | South Normanton 4NCL Open 23rd |
| Apr 2018 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Jersey Open |
| Jan 2018 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 93rd Hastings Masters Open |
| Dec 2015 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 7th London Classic Rapid Open |
| Nov 2014 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | London Academy Final Open |
| Nov 2014 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | English Opening | 24th Wch Seniors 50 |
| Aug 2014 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 11th South Wales Open |
| Jul 2014 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Colle System | Colwyn Bay Open |
| Nov 2013 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-BCF Rapidplay 27th |
| Aug 2013 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 100th ch-GBR |
| May 2013 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Sunningdale e2e4 Open |
| Mar 2013 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | * | Slav Defense | 20th Bunratty |
| Jan 2013 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | West Bromwich e2e4 Open |
| Jan 2013 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chester e2e4 Open A |
| Nov 2012 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Kilkenny Masters |
| Jul 2012 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Buxton e2e4 Open |
| May 2012 | Keith C Arkell | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Amersham e2e4 Open |
| Mar 2012 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Amsterdam Batavia Grolsch 4th |
| Oct 2011 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Gatwick e2e4 int Open A |
| May 2011 | Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Sunningdale e2e4 Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mark L Hebden and Keith C Arkell?
In 55 recorded games, Mark L Hebden has 15 wins, Keith C Arkell has 9 wins, and they have drawn 30 times.
How many times have Mark L Hebden and Keith C Arkell played each other?
Our database records 55 games between them, from Jan 1987 to May 2023.
What openings do Mark L Hebden and Keith C Arkell play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (6 games), followed by the Slav Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.