Michael Adams vs Ivan Cheparinov
Michael Adams (55, GM, ENG) and Ivan Cheparinov (40, GM, BUL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Adams leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2629 and 2627, the Elo model gives Adams a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2629 vs 2627 (Δ +2)
With Michael Adams as white
42% Michael27% draw31% Ivan
With Ivan Cheparinov as white
31% Michael28% draw41% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Adams | Ivan Cheparinov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2629 | 2627 |
| Peak rating | 2761 · Sep 2013 | 2718 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 42 | 32 |
| World rank now | #101 | #103 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #19 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,282 | 1,437 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 48% | 48% |
| % black wins | 31% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2585 | 2619 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 130 | 78 |
Best Win
Michael Adams
Ivan Cheparinov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Adams
Ivan Cheparinov