Michael Adams vs Johann Hjartarson
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Johann Hjartarson (2461)
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
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Hjartarson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Hjartarson with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Hjartarson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Hjartarson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Old Indian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Johann Hjartarson | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | World Senior Teams +50 |
| Feb 2025 | Johann Hjartarson | Mi Adams | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Senior Teams +50 |
| Jul 2024 | Michael Adams | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Sicilian | WchT Seniors 50 |
| Mar 2003 | Michael Adams | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Reykjavik Edda Rapid |
| Jan 1994 | Johann Hjartarson | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Old Indian | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Adams | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Sicilian | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1993 | Johann Hjartarson | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Munich SKA |
| Jan 1990 | Michael Adams | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik Summit |
| Jan 1990 | Johann Hjartarson | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Reykjavik Summit |
| Jan 1986 | Johann Hjartarson | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10th Lloyds Bank Open |
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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.