Mark L Hebden vs Neil McDonald
GM Mark L Hebden (2339) · GM Neil McDonald (2388)
Mark L Hebden and Neil McDonald have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Jan 2019. Hebden leads 5 wins to 3, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hebden | Draws | McDonald |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebden with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| McDonald with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hebden | Draws | McDonald |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hebden | Draws | McDonald |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Mark L Hebden | Neil McDonald | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-BCF 1a 1819 (4NCL) |
| Nov 2013 | Mark L Hebden | Neil McDonald | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT1a-BCF 1314 (4NCL) |
| Dec 2010 | Neil McDonald | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | London Classic Open |
| Apr 2009 | Mark L Hebden | Neil McDonald | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Mar 2008 | Neil McDonald | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Apr 2007 | Neil McDonald | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Jack Speigel Memorial |
| Jan 2000 | Mark L Hebden | Neil McDonald | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | chT-BCF 9900 (4NCL) |
| Jan 1997 | Neil McDonald | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) |
| Jan 1994 | Neil McDonald | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 81st ch-BCF |
| Jan 1991 | Mark L Hebden | Neil McDonald | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 78th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1989 | Mark L Hebden | Neil McDonald | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | 76th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1987 | Neil McDonald | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 11th Lloyds Bank Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Mark L Hebden and Neil McDonald?
In 12 recorded games, Mark L Hebden has 5 wins, Neil McDonald has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Mark L Hebden and Neil McDonald played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Jan 2019.
What openings do Mark L Hebden and Neil McDonald play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games), followed by the French: Winawer Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.