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Jon S Speelman vs Michael Adams

GM Jon S Speelman (2495) · GM Michael Adams (2622)

3
Speelman wins
14
draws
8
Adams wins
25
games

Jon S Speelman and Michael Adams have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1989 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Speelman leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesSpeelmanDrawsAdams
Speelman with White11173
Adams with White14275

Results by time format

FormatGamesSpeelmanDrawsAdams
Classical15186
Blitz5032
Rapid5230

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesSpeelmanDrawsAdams
C07French: Tarrasch Variation2011
B14Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation2011
B17Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation2101
A57Benoni Defense2011
B06Pirc Defense1010
B12Caro-Kann1010
A34Queen's Indian Defense1010
A46Indian Defense1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2021Michael AdamsJon S Speelman0-1Caro-Kann: Main Line12th LCC English Rapid
Feb 2020Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1-0French: Classical VariationchTa-BCF 1920 (4NCL)
Jan 2019Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1-0French: Classical VariationchT-BCF 1a 1819 (4NCL)
Aug 2008Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1-0Caro-Kann: Exchange VariationStaunton Memorial 6th
Aug 2007Jon S SpeelmanMichael Adams1/2-1/2Indian Defense5th Staunton Memorial
Aug 2006Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1/2-1/2French: Tarrasch Variation4th Staunton Memorial
Dec 1999Jon S SpeelmanMichael Adams0-1English OpeningBundesliga 1999-00
Jan 1995Michael AdamsJon S Speelman0-1Caro-Kann: Karpov VariationNew York PCA-qual
Jan 1995Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1-0Caro-Kann: Karpov VariationPCA/Intel-GP
Jan 1995Jon S SpeelmanMichael Adams1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalPCA/Intel-GP
Jan 1994Jon S SpeelmanMichael Adams1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemPCA Open playoff
Jan 1993Jon S SpeelmanMichael Adams1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Orthodox VariationDublin zt
Jan 1992Jon S SpeelmanMichael Adams1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalBrussels SWIFT rapid
Jan 1992Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense DeferredRoquebrune Rapid
Jan 1992Jon S SpeelmanMichael Adams1-0Queen's Indian DefenseRoquebrune Rapid
Jan 1992Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1/2-1/2Caro-KannBrussels SWIFT rapid
Jan 1992Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1/2-1/2Queen's Pawn GameBrussels SWIFT Blitz
Jan 1992Jon S SpeelmanMichael Adams0-1Benoni DefenseBrussels SWIFT Blitz
Jan 1991Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1/2-1/2Caro-Kann: Exchange VariationHastings 9192
Jan 1991Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1-0French: Tarrasch Variationch-ENG Match
Jan 1991Jon S SpeelmanMichael Adams0-1English Opening: SymmetricalHastings 9192
Jan 1991Jon S SpeelmanMichael Adams1/2-1/2Benoni Defensech-ENG Match
Jan 1990Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1/2-1/2Italian Game77th ch-BCF
Dec 1989Jon S SpeelmanMichael Adams1/2-1/2Queen's Indian DefenseHastings 8990
Dec 1989Michael AdamsJon S Speelman1/2-1/2Pirc DefenseHastings 8990
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Jon S Speelman and Michael Adams?

In 25 recorded games, Jon S Speelman has 3 wins, Michael Adams has 8 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.

How many times have Jon S Speelman and Michael Adams played each other?

Our database records 25 games between them, from Dec 1989 to Dec 2021.

What openings do Jon S Speelman and Michael Adams play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.