Jon S Speelman vs Mark L Hebden
Jon S Speelman (70, GM, ENG) and Mark L Hebden (68, GM, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Speelman leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2350, the Elo model gives Speelman a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2350 (Δ +139)
With Jon S Speelman as white
64% Jon19% draw17% Mark
With Mark L Hebden as white
53% Jon23% draw24% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jon S Speelman | Mark L Hebden | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489 | 2350-3 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Jan 2001 | 2567 · Oct 2001 |
| Peak age | 45 | 43 |
| World rank now | #673 | #2,714 |
| World rank peak | #89 | #187 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #42 |
| Games (career, STD) | 348 | 1,653 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 52% | 62% |
| % black wins | 39% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2556 | 2010 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 97 |
Best Win
Jon S Speelman
Mark L Hebden
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jon S Speelman
Mark L Hebden