Michael Adams vs Peter K Wells
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Peter K Wells (2318)
Michael Adams and Peter K Wells have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Jun 2024. Adams leads 7 wins to 1, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Wells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Wells with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Wells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Wells |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B83 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Michael Adams | Peter K Wells | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-ENG |
| Feb 2024 | Michael Adams | Peter K Wells | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2nd Cambridge Open |
| Jul 2016 | Peter K Wells | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 103rd ch-GBR |
| May 2013 | Peter K Wells | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | BCF-chT1c 1213 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Apr 2011 | Peter K Wells | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Catalan | BCF-chT1c 1011 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Aug 2010 | Peter K Wells | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 97th ch-GBR |
| Aug 2008 | Peter K Wells | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | Staunton Memorial 6th |
| Aug 2007 | Peter K Wells | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5th Staunton Memorial |
| Aug 2006 | Peter K Wells | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4th Staunton Memorial |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Adams | Peter K Wells | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Dublin zt |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Adams | Peter K Wells | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17th Lloyds Bank Open |
| Jan 1990 | Michael Adams | Peter K Wells | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 77th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1990 | Michael Adams | Peter K Wells | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14th Lloyds Bank Open |
| Jan 1989 | Michael Adams | Peter K Wells | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | 13th Lloyds Bank Open |
| Jan 1986 | Michael Adams | Peter K Wells | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Oakham YM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Peter K Wells?
In 15 recorded games, Michael Adams has 7 wins, Peter K Wells has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Peter K Wells played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Jun 2024.
What openings do Michael Adams and Peter K Wells play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Four Knights (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.