Michael Adams vs Aleksey Dreev
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Aleksey Dreev (2577)
Michael Adams and Aleksey Dreev have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1988 and the most recent in Sep 2014. Adams leads 9 wins to 3, with 9 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Dreev with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D26 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Alexey Dreev | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30th EU-Cup |
| Jun 2011 | Alexey Dreev | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Nov 2007 | Michael Adams | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Alexey Dreev | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2007 | Alexey Dreev | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ESP Honor Gp1 |
| Dec 2004 | Alexey Dreev | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' |
| Jan 2002 | Michael Adams | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Corus |
| Aug 1999 | Alexey Dreev | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. g/25+10 |
| Aug 1999 | Michael Adams | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | FIDE Wch Knockout g/15+10 |
| Aug 1999 | Alexey Dreev | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | FIDE Wch Knockout g/15+10 |
| Aug 1999 | Michael Adams | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | FIDE-Wch k.o. g/25+10 |
| Aug 1999 | Alexey Dreev | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Aug 1999 | Michael Adams | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Feb 1997 | Michael Adams | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Sicilian | 14th Linares |
| Jan 1996 | Michael Adams | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1995 | Alexey Dreev | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Adams | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Adams | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Dortmund |
| Nov 1992 | Michael Adams | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10th EU-chT |
| Jun 1992 | Michael Adams | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Olympiad-30 |
| Dec 1988 | Alexey Dreev | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-EU U21 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Aleksey Dreev?
In 21 recorded games, Michael Adams has 9 wins, Aleksey Dreev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Aleksey Dreev played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Dec 1988 to Sep 2014.
What openings do Michael Adams and Aleksey Dreev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.