Mark L Hebden vs Richard A Bates
GM Mark L Hebden (2345) · IM Richard A Bates (2291)
Mark L Hebden and Richard A Bates have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Apr 2022. Hebden leads 10 wins to 6, with 3 draws (84% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hebden | Draws | Bates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebden with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Bates with White | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hebden | Draws | Bates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hebden | Draws | Bates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Apr 2022 | Mark L Hebden | Richard A Bates | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ECF Charity Marathon UKR |
| Mar 2021 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Modern Defense | chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online |
| Feb 2020 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Modern Defense | chTb-BCF 1920 (4NCL) |
| Dec 2019 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 95th Hastings Masters Open |
| Feb 2018 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 25th Bunratty Masters Open |
| Apr 2017 | Mark L Hebden | Richard A Bates | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 61st Southend Easter Open |
| Feb 2017 | Mark L Hebden | Richard A Bates | 0-1 | London System | 24th Bunratty Masters Open |
| May 2016 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Whitsun Open |
| Jan 2016 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Modern Defense | chT-BCF 1b 1516 (4NCL) |
| Feb 2015 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 22nd Bunratty Masters Open |
| Apr 2014 | Mark L Hebden | Richard A Bates | 1-0 | London System | 58th Southend Open |
| Nov 2013 | Mark L Hebden | Richard A Bates | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-BCF Rapidplay 27th |
| Sep 2004 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | chT-BCF 0405 (4NCL) |
| May 2001 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) |
| Jul 1998 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 85th ch-BCF |
| Aug 1997 | Mark L Hebden | Richard A Bates | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 84th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1995 | Richard A Bates | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 82nd ch-BCF |
| Jan 1995 | Mark L Hebden | Richard A Bates | 1-0 | Sicilian | Hastings Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mark L Hebden and Richard A Bates?
In 19 recorded games, Mark L Hebden has 10 wins, Richard A Bates has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Mark L Hebden and Richard A Bates played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Apr 2022.
What openings do Mark L Hebden and Richard A Bates play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (3 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.