Simon K Williams vs David W L Howell
GM Simon K Williams (2455) · GM David W L Howell (2665)
Simon K Williams and David W L Howell have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2004 and the most recent in Jan 2020. Williams leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Williams | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Howell with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Williams | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Williams | Draws | Howell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | David W L Howell | Simon K Williams | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 95th Hastings Masters Open |
| Dec 2015 | David W L Howell | Simon K Williams | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7th London Classic Rapid Open |
| Jul 2015 | Simon K Williams | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 102nd ch-GBR |
| Oct 2014 | David W L Howell | Simon K Williams | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Douglas PokerStars Open |
| Jul 2014 | David W L Howell | Simon K Williams | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 101st ch-GBR |
| Aug 2013 | Simon K Williams | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 100th ch-GBR |
| Mar 2013 | David W L Howell | Simon K Williams | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | BCF-chT1c 1213 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Apr 2012 | David W L Howell | Simon K Williams | 1-0 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Bournemouth Open |
| Aug 2009 | Simon K Williams | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | King's Gambit | 96th ch-GBR |
| Aug 2007 | David W L Howell | Simon K Williams | 1-0 | Elephant Gambit | ch-GBR 94th |
| Nov 2006 | Simon K Williams | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) |
| Feb 2005 | Simon K Williams | David W L Howell | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Gibraltar Masters |
| Nov 2004 | Simon K Williams | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Bird's opening | ch-BCF rapidplay |
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What is the head-to-head score between Simon K Williams and David W L Howell?
In 13 recorded games, Simon K Williams has 2 wins, David W L Howell has 9 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Simon K Williams and David W L Howell played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Nov 2004 to Jan 2020.
What openings do Simon K Williams and David W L Howell play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.