Michael Adams vs Alexander G Beliavsky
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2416)
Michael Adams and Alexander G Beliavsky have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Nov 2001. Adams leads 5 wins to 3, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Beliavsky with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Michael Adams | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13th chT-EU |
| Jul 1998 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Catalan | 26th Dortmund SuperGM |
| May 1998 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 7th Madrid Magistral |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Belgrade Investbank |
| Nov 1992 | Michael Adams | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10th EU-chT |
| Oct 1992 | Michael Adams | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Interpolis |
| Oct 1992 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Philidor | Interpolis |
| Oct 1992 | Michael Adams | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Interpolis |
| Oct 1992 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Interpolis |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th EU-chT |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Alexander G Beliavsky?
In 10 recorded games, Michael Adams has 5 wins, Alexander G Beliavsky has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Alexander G Beliavsky played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Nov 2001.
What openings do Michael Adams and Alexander G Beliavsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.