GM Michael Adams
United KingdomMichael Adams is an English Grandmaster and nine-time British Chess Champion whose peak ranking reached No. 4 in the world. With a peak Elo of 2761, the highest ever achieved by an English player, he has been a dominant force in British chess since the 1990s. His versatile style spans the Sicilian, Ruy Lopez, and French defences.
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