Grandmaster Michael Adams
Known online as GMMickeyAdams, Michael Adams is a chess titan who has turned the 64 squares into his personal playground. Earning the prestigious title of Grandmaster from FIDE, he’s the kind of player who doesn’t just play chess—he conquers it.
Rating & Style
Michael’s blitz rating peaks impressively at 2897, with a recent solid performance maintaining around the 2800 range. His rapid rating once soared to 2729, and his bullet peak is a sharp 2650. He’s as comfortable in lightning-fast games as he is in slower bouts, showing a knack for tactical fireworks and solid endgame prowess.
His style? Patience, precision, and perseverance. He enjoys long, grinding battles—average games (wins) last about 75 moves, with losses often dragging to 82 moves, proving he rarely gives up early. In fact, his early resignation rate is zero (zip, nada, never!), highlighting his fighting spirit.
Total Games & Records
- Blitz: 133 wins, 24 losses, 8 draws
- Rapid: 24 wins, 10 losses, 18 draws
- Bullet: A perfect 1-0 record! No losses or draws here.
Play Patterns & Psychology
Michael seems to be a morning person—his best time to play is 10:00 AM, where he hits a 100% win rate in his preferred hours! On Tuesdays and Sundays, his win rates climb over 75%, proving he’s particularly lethal at the start and end of the week. And beware if you play against him on a Friday—his win rate there spikes over 80%. Talk about weekend warm-ups!
With a tilt factor of 4 (chess speak for moderate frustration control), Michael bounces back better than most: if he loses a piece, his comeback rate is a blazing 85%, and he wins almost 70% of the time even after losing material. A resilient gladiator indeed!
Notable Streaks & Opponents
His longest winning streak stands tall at 19 games, and currently he’s riding a 9-game winning streak. Opponents beware! He’s battled the likes of gmanarchychess, drbergerberger, and amazingchess210 multiple times, with mixed but mostly dominating records. He boasts 100% win rates against many online challengers, making him a fearsome foe in the digital arena.
The Humor of Chess
Michael likes to keep his games interesting—no early surrenders here! Losing streaks? A mere 4 games long at worst. When others sweat under pressure, Adams calmly finds his way back, probably muttering to himself, "Checkmate? More like check-may-be-not."
Recent Highlights
On June 2, 2024, Michael clinched victory against JohanKjeldahl by resignation after a series of clever moves in the English Opening, Mikenas-Carls-Flohr Variation. His strategic play left the opponent no choice but to fold—classic Grandmaster style.
While his most recent loss was from July 16, 2023, against nissou-ach, it’s clear Michael’s constant improvement and fierce competitive spirit make him always ready to strike back stronger.
In Summary
Michael Adams is not just a chess player—he’s a force of nature on the board. With a blend of sharp tactics, profound endgame knowledge, and an unyielding will to win, he’s a true chess gladiator. If you ever run into GMMickeyAdams online, consider yourself warned: he doesn’t just play the game, he rules it!