Michael Adams vs Fabiano Caruana
Michael Adams (55, GM, ENG) and Fabiano Caruana (34, GM, USA) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Adams leads with 6 wins to 5, with 6 draws — a 35% draw rate. Their last meeting at London Chess Classic 2017 saw Caruana prevail. With current classical ratings of 2629 and 2788, the Elo model gives Caruana a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2629 vs 2788 (Δ -159)
With Michael Adams as white
22% Michael22% draw56% Fabiano
With Fabiano Caruana as white
15% Michael18% draw66% Fabiano
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Adams | Fabiano Caruana | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2629 | 2788-5 |
| Peak rating | 2761 · Sep 2013 | 2844 · Oct 2014 |
| Peak age | 42 | 22 |
| World rank now | #101 | #3 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,282 | 1,821 |
| Months active | 217 | 215 |
| % white wins | 48% | 45% |
| % black wins | 31% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2586 | 2793 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 211 |
Best Win
Michael Adams
Fabiano Caruana
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Adams
Fabiano Caruana