Michael Adams vs Loek Van Wely
Michael Adams (55, GM, ENG) and Loek Van Wely (54, GM, NED) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Adams leads with 3 wins to 0, with 11 draws — a 79% draw rate. Their last meeting at 1. Bundesliga 2021/2022 July 2022 saw Adams prevail. With current classical ratings of 2629 and 2625, 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 2625 (Δ +4)
With Michael Adams as white
42% Michael27% draw31% Loek
With Loek Van Wely as white
32% Michael28% draw41% Loek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Adams | Loek Van Wely | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2629 | 2625+4 |
| Peak rating | 2761 · Sep 2013 | 2714 · Oct 2001 |
| Peak age | 42 | 29 |
| World rank now | #101 | #107 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #10 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,282 | 1,359 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 48% | 55% |
| % black wins | 31% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2584 | 2610 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 137 | 118 |
Best Win
Michael Adams
Loek Van Wely
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Adams
Loek Van Wely