Mark L Hebden vs Daniel W Gormally
Mark L Hebden (68, GM, ENG) and Daniel W Gormally (50, GM, ENG) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Hebden leads with 6 wins to 4, with 10 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 4NCL Bradford Congress Open drew. With current classical ratings of 2350 and 2366, the Elo model gives Gormally a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2350 vs 2366 (Δ -16)
With Mark L Hebden as white
39% Mark27% draw34% Daniel
With Daniel W Gormally as white
30% Mark25% draw45% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark L Hebden | Daniel W Gormally | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2350-3 | 2366-10 |
| Peak rating | 2567 · Oct 2001 | 2573 · Jan 2006 |
| Peak age | 43 | 30 |
| World rank now | #2,714 | #2,329 |
| World rank peak | #187 | #212 |
| Federation rank now | #42 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,653 | 1,229 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 62% | 60% |
| % black wins | 55% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2010 | 2255 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 194 |
Best Win
Mark L Hebden
Daniel W Gormally
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
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
Daniel W Gormally