Michael Adams vs Marcus R Harvey
GM Michael Adams (2597) · IM Marcus R Harvey (2474)
Michael Adams and Marcus R Harvey have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Adams leads 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Harvey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Harvey with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Harvey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Harvey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Michael Adams | Marcus R Harvey | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Classical |
| Oct 2026 | Michael Adams | Marcus R Harvey | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Rapid |
| Jun 2025 | Michael Adams | Marcus R Harvey | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B |
| May 2023 | Marcus R Harvey | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ENG Chessable |
| Dec 2021 | Marcus R Harvey | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12th LCC English Rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Marcus R Harvey | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2019 | Marcus R Harvey | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2019 | Michael Adams | Marcus R Harvey | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2019 | Michael Adams | Marcus R Harvey | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-GBR KO |
| Dec 2019 | Michael Adams | Marcus R Harvey | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-GBR KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Marcus R Harvey?
In 10 recorded games, Michael Adams has 2 wins, Marcus R Harvey has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Marcus R Harvey played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Michael Adams and Marcus R Harvey play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.