Michael Adams vs Alexander Grischuk
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)
Michael Adams and Alexander Grischuk have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2002 and the most recent in Aug 2022. Adams leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Grischuk with White | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Michael Adams | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 23rd chT-EU |
| Jul 2017 | Michael Adams | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Geneva FIDE GP |
| Feb 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Sharjah FIDE GP |
| Dec 2015 | Michael Adams | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7th London Classic |
| Nov 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19th chT-EU |
| Sep 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Apr 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Baku FIDE GP |
| Nov 2007 | Michael Adams | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Grischuk | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2007 | Alexander Grischuk | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ESP Finals |
| Jan 2005 | Michael Adams | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Dec 2004 | Alexander Grischuk | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' |
| Sep 2002 | Alexander Grischuk | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 18th EU-Cup |
| Jan 2002 | Michael Adams | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Corus |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Alexander Grischuk?
In 15 recorded games, Michael Adams has 1 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Alexander Grischuk played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2002 to Aug 2022.
What openings do Michael Adams and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.