Prepare against Adam J Musson
United Kingdom · World #29,881 classical · FIDE ID 424455
Our database contains 133 games by Adam J Musson, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adam J Musson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam J Musson 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 | 1,986 | 2,123 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 51 | 23 | 59 | 38.3% |
| As White | 65 | 25 | 13 | 27 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 68 | 26 | 10 | 32 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam J Musson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam J Musson's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 44.6% | 43.1% |
| d4 | 27 | 41.5% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 13.8% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Musson usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Musson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Musson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Musson usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Musson usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Musson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 54.5% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 52.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 7.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Adam J Musson's chess games
All 133 games by Adam J Musson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Jul 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: 51 wins, 23 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Miroslav Houska | 2,279 | Dyfed Open | C56 |
| Sep 1998 | Jeroen Willemze | 2,275 | EU-Cup 14th Group1 | B72 |
| Oct 1998 | Stephen J Barrett | 2,240 | chT2-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | B81 |
| Nov 2013 | Daniel Lindner | 2,220 | chT2a-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | A20 |
| Feb 2018 | Iolo C Jones | 2,206 | Dyfed Open 47th | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wales Open | 2019 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,145 |
| chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | 1997 | 12 | 2 | 2,007 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,121 |
| Dyfed Open | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,241 |
| ch-WLS 64th | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,998 |
| ch-WLS 67th | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2a-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,150 |
| 69th ch-WLS | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam J Musson's chess games?
133 games by Adam J Musson, from Jun 2013 to Jul 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 Musson has played.
What does Adam J Musson play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Adam J Musson opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam J Musson answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Adam J Musson play as White?
As White, Adam J Musson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam J Musson play as Black?
As Black, Adam J Musson most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Adam J Musson's FIDE rating?
Adam J Musson is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Adam J Musson played?
Our database contains 133 games by Adam J Musson, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 23 draws, 59 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam J Musson?
133 games by Adam J Musson 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.