Michael Adams vs David W L Howell
Michael Adams (55, GM, ENG) and David W L Howell (36, GM, ENG) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Adams leads with 5 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 57% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 British Championship drew. With current classical ratings of 2629 and 2665, the Elo model gives Howell a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2629 vs 2665 (Δ -36)
With Michael Adams as white
35% Michael30% draw35% David
With David W L Howell as white
27% Michael25% draw48% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Adams | David W L Howell | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2629 | 2665 |
| Peak rating | 2761 · Sep 2013 | 2712 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 42 | 25 |
| World rank now | #101 | #49 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #35 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,282 | 1,194 |
| Months active | 217 | 215 |
| % white wins | 48% | 56% |
| % black wins | 31% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2584 | 2564 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 137 | 2 |
Best Win
Michael Adams
David W L Howell
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Adams
David W L Howell