Mark L Hebden vs John M Emms
Mark L Hebden (68, GM, ENG) and John M Emms (59, GM, ENG) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Hebden leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2350 and 2419, the Elo model gives Emms a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2350 vs 2419 (Δ -69)
With Mark L Hebden as white
32% Mark26% draw42% John
With John M Emms as white
24% Mark22% draw53% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark L Hebden | John M Emms | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2350-3 | 2419 |
| Peak rating | 2567 · Oct 2001 | 2544 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 43 | 35 |
| World rank now | #2,714 | #1,372 |
| World rank peak | #187 | #274 |
| Federation rank now | #42 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,653 | 299 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 62% | 44% |
| % black wins | 55% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2010 | 2426 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 34 |
Best Win
Mark L Hebden
John M Emms
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
John M Emms