Michael Adams achieved his ninth British Championship title in Liverpool, equaling Henry Atkins's historical record. Adams, crowned the youngest British champion in history at age 17 in 1989, focused on international chess for two decades. Since prioritizing the championship from 2010, he has won five titles in the last decade. Adams needs two more victories to surpass Jonathan Penrose's total of ten titles. Emerging talents in England, supported by a new £1.5m grant for chess, pose challenges to his record attempt.
Michael Adams won his ninth national championship, equalling Henry Atkins's record for British titles but remains one short of Jonathan Penrose's total of ten championships.
Adams, who won his first British title at age 17 in 1989, concentrated on international contests for 20 years before prioritizing the British championship from 2010.
Between 2010 and 2019, Adams secured five British titles, but the growing pool of young talent in England poses challenges in his record quest.
A £1.5m grant for elite talents in England announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will support future generations starting April 2026.
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