Prepare against Jamal Adam
CM · Chad · World #68,361 classical · FIDE ID 12200620
When preparing against Jamal Adam, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 39 games by Jamal Adam, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jamal Adam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jamal Adam 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 | 2,011 | 2,053 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,092 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,092 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 18 | 6 | 15 | 46.2% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jamal Adam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jamal Adam's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Adam usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Adam usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Adam usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Adam usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Adam usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Jamal Adam's chess games
All 39 games by Jamal Adam in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Sep 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Khoulti Achraf Hadj | 2,268 | ch-Africa | B02 |
| Sep 2012 | Ali Hammoudi | 2,155 | Olympiad-40 | C89 |
| Sep 2012 | Ravishen Singh | 2,067 | Olympiad-40 | B22 |
| Sep 2026 | Elmer Prudente | 1,983 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 88+ | B03 |
| Sep 2026 | Michel Zialor | 1,967 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,221 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,078 |
| ch-Africa | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 2,026 |
| 10th Wakefield 4NCL Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,811 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 88+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,383 |
| 45th Olympiad 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jamal Adam's chess games?
39 games by Jamal Adam, from May 2015 to Sep 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 Jamal Adam has played.
What does Jamal Adam play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jamal Adam opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jamal Adam answers 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Jamal Adam play as White?
As White, Jamal Adam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jamal Adam play as Black?
As Black, Jamal Adam most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jamal Adam's FIDE rating?
Jamal Adam is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Jamal Adam played?
Our database contains 39 games by Jamal Adam, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jamal Adam?
39 games by Jamal Adam 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.