Prepare against Mark Adams
CM · United Kingdom · World #52,748 classical · FIDE ID 1800400
Our database contains 426 games by Mark Adams, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Adams's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark 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 | 1,882 | 2,040 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,996 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,964 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 426 | 109 | 187 | 130 | 25.6% |
| As White | 210 | 66 | 87 | 57 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 216 | 43 | 100 | 73 | 19.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Adams's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Adams's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 98.6% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Adams usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Adams usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Adams usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Adams usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 97.1% | 42.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 69.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Mark Adams's chess games
All 426 games by Mark Adams in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 109 wins, 187 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 37 | 12/17/8 | 32.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 43 | 11/17/15 | 25.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Kiril Ninov | 2,460 | Ostend Open | B47 |
| Sep 1999 | Andreas Bang | 2,305 | EU-Cup 15th Gr 2 | B15 |
| May 2008 | A Tyson Mordue | 2,302 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B85 |
| Sep 2006 | John Naylor | 2,227 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | C63 |
| Feb 2018 | Dominic Mackle | 2,179 | chT3Sa-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 28 | 9.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-WLS | 2001 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,173 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,063 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| chT2-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,871 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1,856 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,874 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Adams's chess games?
426 games by Mark Adams, from Jul 2003 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 Mark Adams has played.
What does Mark Adams play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Mark Adams opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Adams answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Mark Adams play as White?
As White, Mark Adams's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 15.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Adams play as Black?
As Black, Mark Adams most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Mark Adams's FIDE rating?
Mark Adams is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Mark Adams played?
Our database contains 426 games by Mark Adams, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 187 draws, 130 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Adams?
426 games by Mark 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.