Mark L Hebden vs Chris G Ward
Mark L Hebden (68, GM, ENG) and Chris G Ward (58, GM, ENG) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Hebden leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2345 and 2379, the Elo model gives Ward a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2345 vs 2379 (Δ -34)
With Mark L Hebden as white
36% Mark28% draw36% Chris
With Chris G Ward as white
28% Mark24% draw48% Chris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark L Hebden | Chris G Ward | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2345-5 | 2379 |
| Peak rating | 2567 · Oct 2001 | 2531 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 43 | 35 |
| World rank now | #2,808 | #2,136 |
| World rank peak | #187 | #332 |
| Federation rank now | #44 | #39 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,653 | 211 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 62% | 53% |
| % black wins | 55% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2010 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 0 |
Best Win
Mark L Hebden
Chris G Ward
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mark L Hebden
Chris G Ward