Michael Adams vs Keith C Arkell
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Keith C Arkell (2391)
Michael Adams and Keith C Arkell have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Aug 2021. Adams leads 7 wins to 1, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Arkell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Arkell with White | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Arkell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Arkell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Keith C Arkell | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-GBR Online |
| Jan 2021 | Keith C Arkell | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Caplin Hastings Online |
| Dec 2019 | Michael Adams | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | London Chess Classic: Blitz A |
| Jul 2018 | Michael Adams | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 105th ch-GBR |
| Oct 2015 | Keith C Arkell | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Douglas PokerStars Open |
| Oct 2014 | Michael Adams | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Douglas PokerStars Open |
| Apr 2000 | Keith C Arkell | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-FRA 9900 |
| Nov 1999 | Michael Adams | Keith C Arkell | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-GBR 5' |
| Jan 1997 | Keith C Arkell | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) |
| Jan 1995 | Keith C Arkell | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Hastings Masters |
| Jan 1993 | Keith C Arkell | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Dublin zt |
| Jan 1989 | Keith C Arkell | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 76th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1989 | Michael Adams | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | London WFW |
| Jan 1988 | Keith C Arkell | Michael Adams | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-BCF |
| Jan 1987 | Michael Adams | Keith C Arkell | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | London NWYM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Keith C Arkell?
In 15 recorded games, Michael Adams has 7 wins, Keith C Arkell has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Keith C Arkell played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Aug 2021.
What openings do Michael Adams and Keith C Arkell play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.