Michael Adams vs Mark L Hebden
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Mark L Hebden (2345)
Michael Adams and Mark L Hebden have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Adams leads 6 wins to 4, with 7 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Hebden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Hebden with White | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Hebden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Hebden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 109th ch-GBR |
| May 2023 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ENG Chessable |
| Jan 2021 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Caplin Hastings Online |
| Feb 2016 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Indian Defense | London King's Head Blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | London King's Head Blitz |
| Nov 2006 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 30th Kilkenny Masters |
| May 2003 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 4NCL 2002-03 |
| Nov 1999 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Kilkenny Masters |
| Aug 1997 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 84th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1996 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Hastings 9697 |
| Jan 1991 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Sheffield Open |
| Jan 1991 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FRA |
| Jan 1990 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-FRA |
| Jan 1990 | Mark L Hebden | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | London WFW |
| Jan 1989 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | London NWYM |
| Jan 1989 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FRA |
| Jan 1988 | Michael Adams | Mark L Hebden | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | London NWYM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Mark L Hebden?
In 17 recorded games, Michael Adams has 6 wins, Mark L Hebden has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Mark L Hebden played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Michael Adams and Mark L Hebden play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.