Matthew J Wadsworth vs James P Jackson
GM Matthew J Wadsworth (2516) · IM James P Jackson (2381)
Matthew J Wadsworth and James P Jackson have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Wadsworth leads 4 wins to 1, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Hungarian Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wadsworth | Draws | Jackson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Jackson with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wadsworth | Draws | Jackson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wadsworth | Draws | Jackson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A24 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Matthew J Wadsworth | James P Jackson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Coventry Int. Open |
| Jul 2024 | James P Jackson | Matthew J Wadsworth | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Stafford Loz Coopers Birthday |
| Jul 2024 | James P Jackson | Matthew J Wadsworth | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Stafford Wood Green |
| Jun 2024 | Matthew J Wadsworth | James P Jackson | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-ENG |
| Jul 2023 | Matthew J Wadsworth | James P Jackson | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 109th ch-GBR |
| Oct 2022 | James P Jackson | Matthew J Wadsworth | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Hull 4NCL GM |
| May 2022 | Matthew J Wadsworth | James P Jackson | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | ch-ENG Chessable |
| Feb 2022 | James P Jackson | Matthew J Wadsworth | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) |
| Oct 2021 | James P Jackson | Matthew J Wadsworth | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Hull 4NCL GM |
| May 2019 | Matthew J Wadsworth | James P Jackson | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | BCF-chT1c 1819 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Oct 2016 | James P Jackson | Matthew J Wadsworth | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 10th Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Matthew J Wadsworth and James P Jackson?
In 11 recorded games, Matthew J Wadsworth has 4 wins, James P Jackson has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Matthew J Wadsworth and James P Jackson played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Matthew J Wadsworth and James P Jackson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Hungarian Opening (1 games), followed by the Hungarian Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.