Michael Adams vs Loek Van Wely
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Loek Van Wely (2640)
Michael Adams and Loek Van Wely have played 47 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1988 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Adams leads 12 wins to 4, with 31 draws (34% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 29 | 8 | 19 | 2 |
| Wely with White | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 45 | 11 | 30 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 47 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2021-22 |
| Feb 2018 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
| Jan 2016 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78th Tata Steel Masters |
| Oct 2013 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17th Hoogeveen Unive Crown |
| Oct 2013 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17th Hoogeveen Unive Crown |
| Aug 2011 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st Los Angeles Metropolitan Open |
| Jul 2011 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 39th World Open |
| Oct 2010 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Olympiad-39 |
| Aug 2009 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7th Staunton Memorial |
| Aug 2009 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7th Staunton Memorial |
| Feb 2009 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Aug 2008 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Staunton Memorial 6th |
| Jan 2008 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Aug 2007 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5th Staunton Memorial |
| Jan 2006 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Jul 2005 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 33rd Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jan 2005 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Dec 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' |
| Oct 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Olympiad-36 |
| Jan 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Corus |
| Apr 2003 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-FRA Gp-A |
| Jan 2002 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Corus |
| Nov 2001 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 13th chT-EU |
| Apr 2001 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-FRA |
| Jan 2001 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Oct 2000 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Olympiad-34 |
| Jun 2000 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Fujitsu Siemens Masters |
| Jun 2000 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian | Fujitsu Siemens Masters |
| Jan 2000 | Loek Van Wely | Michael Adams | 0-1 | English Opening | Corus |
| Jul 1999 | Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Frankfurt Ordix Open |
Interactive board, all 47 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Loek Van Wely?
In 47 recorded games, Michael Adams has 12 wins, Loek Van Wely has 4 wins, and they have drawn 31 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Loek Van Wely played each other?
Our database records 47 games between them, from Dec 1988 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Michael Adams and Loek Van Wely play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (7 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.