Michael Adams vs William N Watson
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM William N Watson (2468)
Michael Adams and William N Watson have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Jan 1996. Adams leads 4 wins to 0, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Watson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Watson with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Watson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Watson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | William N Watson | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Kilkenny Masters |
| Jan 1991 | Michael Adams | William N Watson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1991 | Michael Adams | William N Watson | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1991 | William N Watson | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1991 | William N Watson | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1990 | William N Watson | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | London WFW |
| Jan 1990 | Michael Adams | William N Watson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 77th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1989 | William N Watson | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | London NWYM |
| Jan 1989 | William N Watson | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | London WFW |
| Jan 1986 | William N Watson | Michael Adams | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-BCF |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and William N Watson?
In 10 recorded games, Michael Adams has 4 wins, William N Watson has 0 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and William N Watson played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Jan 1996.
What openings do Michael Adams and William N Watson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.