John D M Nunn vs Michael Adams
GM John D M Nunn (2512) · GM Michael Adams (2622)
John D M Nunn and Michael Adams have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Nov 2003. Nunn leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nunn | Draws | Adams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunn with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Adams with White | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nunn | Draws | Adams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nunn | Draws | Adams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Michael Adams | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-EU Internet fin |
| Nov 2003 | John D M Nunn | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-EU Internet fin |
| Nov 2003 | Michael Adams | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-EU Internet fin |
| Jan 1996 | Michael Adams | John D M Nunn | 0-1 | Sicilian | Hastings 9697 |
| Jan 1996 | Michael Adams | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Kilkenny Masters |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Adams | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hoogovens Open |
| Jan 1992 | John D M Nunn | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Oviedo Fischer Blitz |
| Jan 1992 | Michael Adams | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Brussels SWIFT rapid |
| Jan 1992 | Michael Adams | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Oviedo Fischer Blitz |
| Jan 1992 | Michael Adams | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Oviedo Fischer Blitz |
| Jan 1992 | John D M Nunn | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Brussels SWIFT rapid |
| Jan 1991 | John D M Nunn | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Hoogovens |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between John D M Nunn and Michael Adams?
In 12 recorded games, John D M Nunn has 2 wins, Michael Adams has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have John D M Nunn and Michael Adams played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Nov 2003.
What openings do John D M Nunn and Michael Adams play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.