Michael Adams vs Daniel W Gormally
GM Michael Adams (2597) · GM Daniel W Gormally (2382)
Michael Adams and Daniel W Gormally have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2011 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Adams leads 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Gormally |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Gormally with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Gormally |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Gormally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Michael Adams | Daniel W Gormally | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Classical |
| Oct 2026 | Daniel W Gormally | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Indian Defense | English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Rapid |
| Jun 2024 | Michael Adams | Daniel W Gormally | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | ch-ENG |
| Feb 2023 | Daniel W Gormally | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Cambridge Open |
| Dec 2021 | Michael Adams | Daniel W Gormally | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12th LCC English Rapid |
| Jan 2021 | Michael Adams | Daniel W Gormally | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Caplin Hastings Online |
| May 2019 | Daniel W Gormally | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | BCF-chT1c 1819 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Aug 2018 | Daniel W Gormally | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 105th ch-GBR |
| Aug 2016 | Michael Adams | Daniel W Gormally | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 103rd ch-GBR |
| Jul 2011 | Michael Adams | Daniel W Gormally | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 98th ch-GBR |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Daniel W Gormally?
In 10 recorded games, Michael Adams has 6 wins, Daniel W Gormally has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Daniel W Gormally played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2011 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Michael Adams and Daniel W Gormally play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.