Prepare against Adam J May
United Kingdom · World #47,666 classical · FIDE ID 1800710
Our database contains 214 games by Adam J May, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adam J May's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam J May before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,902 | 1,956 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 78 | 67 | 69 | 36.4% |
| As White | 116 | 47 | 36 | 33 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 98 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam J May's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam J May's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 71 | 61.2% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 36 | 31.0% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 63.4% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — May usually continues g3 (58.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — May usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — May usually continues g3 (79.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — May usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — May usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — May usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 93.5% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Adam J May's chess games
All 214 games by Adam J May in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 78 wins, 67 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | William McDougall | 2,089 | chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | D77 |
| Feb 2019 | Frank May | 2,069 | 48th Dyfed Open | A14 |
| Oct 2017 | Adam J Musson | 2,049 | South Wales Autumn Open | A46 |
| Nov 2014 | Peter M Bevan | 2,041 | 47th West Wales Open | A29 |
| Feb 2017 | Juan Talavera Rodriguez | 2,007 | Dyfed Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales New Year Open | 2023 | 20 | 12 | 1,925 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2018 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,899 |
| West Wales Open | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 1,934 |
| South Wales Summer Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| 16th South Wales Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,038 |
| ch-WLS | 2007 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,858 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 2,196 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam J May's chess games?
214 games by Adam J May, from May 2012 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Adam J May has played.
What does Adam J May play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Adam J May opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam J May answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Adam J May play as White?
As White, Adam J May's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam J May play as Black?
As Black, Adam J May most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Adam J May's FIDE rating?
Adam J May is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Adam J May played?
Our database contains 214 games by Adam J May, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 67 draws, 69 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam J May?
214 games by Adam J May reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.