Michael Adams vs Arkadij Naiditsch
Michael Adams (55, GM, ENG) and Arkadij Naiditsch (41, GM, BUL) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at Grandmaster Tournament Biel 2020 saw Adams prevail. With current classical ratings of 2629 and 2574, the Elo model gives Adams a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2629 vs 2574 (Δ +55)
With Michael Adams as white
51% Michael24% draw25% Arkadij
With Arkadij Naiditsch as white
39% Michael29% draw33% Arkadij
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Adams | Arkadij Naiditsch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2629 | 2574 |
| Peak rating | 2761 · Sep 2013 | 2737 · Dec 2013 |
| Peak age | 42 | 28 |
| World rank now | #101 | #228 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #18 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,282 | 1,630 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 48% | 58% |
| % black wins | 31% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2586 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 144 |
Best Win
Michael Adams
Arkadij Naiditsch
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Adams
Arkadij Naiditsch