Mark L Hebden vs Keith C Arkell
Mark L Hebden (68, GM, ENG) and Keith C Arkell (65, GM, ENG) have met 29 times in classical OTB. Hebden leads with 7 wins to 3, with 19 draws — a 66% draw rate. Their last meeting at English Seniors Championships 2023 - Over 50 drew. With current classical ratings of 2350 and 2397, the Elo model gives Arkell a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2350 vs 2397 (Δ -47)
With Mark L Hebden as white
34% Mark28% draw38% Keith
With Keith C Arkell as white
27% Mark23% draw50% Keith
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark L Hebden | Keith C Arkell | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2350-3 | 2397+7 |
| Peak rating | 2567 · Oct 2001 | 2533 · Apr 2003 |
| Peak age | 43 | 42 |
| World rank now | #2,714 | #1,732 |
| World rank peak | #187 | #364 |
| Federation rank now | #42 | #30 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,653 | 2,332 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 62% | 62% |
| % black wins | 55% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2010 | 2155 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 246 |
Best Win
Mark L Hebden
Keith C Arkell
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (41)
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
Keith C Arkell