Ashton, Adam G

Adam G Ashton, a 46-year-old English FIDE Master, is rated 2258 and sitting in the top 3% of English players, and in the top 3% worldwide. He has fluctuated between 2247 and 2291 over the past 2 years. 31 rated games in the past year (≈26/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 2025-26 4NCL Division 4 Rounds 7-8, 2025-26 4NCL Division 4 Rounds 5-6, and 2025-26 4NCL Division 4 Rounds 3-4. Also played 2 blitz events (including 2025 UK Open Blitz: Sheffield Qualifier) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 14 months (2001–2002) and 13 months (2011–2012). His peak of 2398 was reached at age 34 (Jul 2014); he also reached English #37 in Mar 2022.

Awarded FM in 2006 (age 26). Earned IM norms at SUI Indv.Champ 2005 and 4NCL 2013-14.