Jon S Speelman vs Michael Adams
GM Jon S Speelman (2495) · GM Michael Adams (2622)
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
| Split | Games | Speelman | Draws | Adams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speelman with White | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| Adams with White | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Speelman | Draws | Adams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Speelman | Draws | Adams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12th LCC English Rapid |
| Feb 2020 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | chTa-BCF 1920 (4NCL) |
| Jan 2019 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | chT-BCF 1a 1819 (4NCL) |
| Aug 2008 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Staunton Memorial 6th |
| Aug 2007 | Jon S Speelman | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 5th Staunton Memorial |
| Aug 2006 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4th Staunton Memorial |
| Dec 1999 | Jon S Speelman | Michael Adams | 0-1 | English Opening | Bundesliga 1999-00 |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | New York PCA-qual |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1995 | Jon S Speelman | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Jon S Speelman | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | PCA Open playoff |
| Jan 1993 | Jon S Speelman | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Dublin zt |
| Jan 1992 | Jon S Speelman | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Brussels SWIFT rapid |
| Jan 1992 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Roquebrune Rapid |
| Jan 1992 | Jon S Speelman | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Roquebrune Rapid |
| Jan 1992 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Brussels SWIFT rapid |
| Jan 1992 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Brussels SWIFT Blitz |
| Jan 1992 | Jon S Speelman | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Brussels SWIFT Blitz |
| Jan 1991 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Hastings 9192 |
| Jan 1991 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1991 | Jon S Speelman | Michael Adams | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Hastings 9192 |
| Jan 1991 | Jon S Speelman | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1990 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 77th ch-BCF |
| Dec 1989 | Jon S Speelman | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Hastings 8990 |
| Dec 1989 | Michael Adams | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Hastings 8990 |
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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.