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Michael Adams vs Johann Hjartarson

GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Johann Hjartarson (2461)

3
Adams wins
3
draws
4
Hjartarson wins
10
games

Michael Adams and Johann Hjartarson have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Adams leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Old Indian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesAdamsDrawsHjartarson
Adams with White4202
Hjartarson with White6132

Results by time format

FormatGamesAdamsDrawsHjartarson
Classical7232
Blitz2002
Rapid1100

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesAdamsDrawsHjartarson
A53Old Indian1001
B42Sicilian1001
B47Sicilian: Taimanov1100
B50Sicilian1100
B80Sicilian: Najdorf1001
C16French: Winawer Variation1010
C78Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense1010
C84Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Apr 2026Johann HjartarsonMichael Adams1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseWorld Senior Teams +50
Feb 2025Johann HjartarsonMi Adams0-1Ruy Lopez: ClosedWorld Senior Teams +50
Jul 2024Michael AdamsJohann Hjartarson1-0SicilianWchT Seniors 50
Mar 2003Michael AdamsJohann Hjartarson1-0Sicilian: TaimanovReykjavik Edda Rapid
Jan 1994Johann HjartarsonMichael Adams1-0Old IndianPCA/Intel-GP
Jan 1994Michael AdamsJohann Hjartarson0-1SicilianPCA/Intel-GP
Jan 1993Johann HjartarsonMichael Adams1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseMunich SKA
Jan 1990Michael AdamsJohann Hjartarson0-1Sicilian: NajdorfReykjavik Summit
Jan 1990Johann HjartarsonMichael Adams1/2-1/2French: Winawer VariationReykjavik Summit
Jan 1986Johann HjartarsonMichael Adams1-0Bogo-Indian Defense10th Lloyds Bank Open
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Johann Hjartarson?

In 10 recorded games, Michael Adams has 3 wins, Johann Hjartarson has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.

How many times have Michael Adams and Johann Hjartarson played each other?

Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Apr 2026.

What openings do Michael Adams and Johann Hjartarson play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Old Indian (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.