GMMark L Hebden

Mark Hebden was born in Leicester in 1958 and became a long-serving professional on the British tournament circuit. FIDE awarded him the international master title in 1982 and the grandmaster title in 1992. He developed a particular association with attacking opening systems, including the Grand Prix, Barry and 150 Attacks. He played for England at the 1983,1989 and 2007 European Team Championships.

Hebden shared first place at Cappelle-la-Grande four times between 1989 and 1997. He won seven British Rapidplay Championships between 1990 and 2015. His later successes included shared first at Neuchâtel in 2001 and at Hastings in 2009-10. He became a regular player in Britain's 4NCL team league. In 2013, he also won the league's individual championship at Daventry. His local club appearances have included Sutton Coldfield and Syston.