Prepare against Henry Adams
United Kingdom · World #9,729 classical · FIDE ID 464562
Our database contains 122 games by Henry Adams, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henry Adams's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Adams 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 | 2,174 | 2,189 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 1,934 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 43 | 40 | 39 | 35.2% |
| As White | 62 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 60 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Adams's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Adams's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 83.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 16.1% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Adams usually continues c4 (32.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Adams usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Adams usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Adams usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Adams usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Adams usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 75.7% | 55.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Henry Adams's chess games
All 122 games by Henry Adams in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 43 wins, 40 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Ludvig Carlsson | 2,375 | Reykjavik Open | A28 |
| Apr 2025 | Annmarie Muetsch | 2,329 | Reykjavik Open | C58 |
| Aug 2025 | H Hunt | 2,294 | 111th ch-GBR | C90 |
| Aug 2025 | Max Pert | 2,263 | 111th ch-GBR | E06 |
| Mar 2026 | Jonathan L B Blackburn | 2,255 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,245 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,329 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,268 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,077 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,136 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Adams's chess games?
122 games by Henry Adams, from Sep 2019 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 Henry Adams has played.
What does Henry Adams play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Henry Adams opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Adams answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Henry Adams play as White?
As White, Henry Adams's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Adams play as Black?
As Black, Henry Adams most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Henry Adams's FIDE rating?
Henry Adams is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Henry Adams played?
Our database contains 122 games by Henry Adams, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 40 draws, 39 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Adams?
122 games by Henry Adams 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.