Michael Adams vs Alexander Morozevich
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Alexander Morozevich (2654)
Michael Adams and Alexander Morozevich have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Jan 2009. Adams leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 16 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Morozevich with White | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 3 | 13 | 6 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B83 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Corus |
| Jun 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st |
| Jun 2008 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2007 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-ESP Honor Gp1 |
| Oct 2005 | Alexander Morozevich | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Oct 2005 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Jan 2005 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Corus |
| Jul 2002 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Candidates Tournament Gp2 |
| Jul 2002 | Alexander Morozevich | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Candidates Tournament Gp2 |
| Jan 2002 | Alexander Morozevich | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Jul 2001 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2001 | Alexander Morozevich | Michael Adams | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Dortmund SuperGM |
| Mar 2001 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | World Cup of Rapid Chess B |
| Jan 2001 | Alexander Morozevich | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | Corus |
| Nov 2000 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Olympiad-34 |
| May 2000 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jan 2000 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Corus |
| Jul 1999 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Frankfurt-West Masters |
| Jun 1999 | Alexander Morozevich | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | Frankfurt-West Masters |
| May 1999 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 1996 | Alexander Morozevich | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Madrid |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Adams | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Tilburg |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Morozevich | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Tilburg |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Alexander Morozevich?
In 25 recorded games, Michael Adams has 3 wins, Alexander Morozevich has 6 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Alexander Morozevich played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Jan 2009.
What openings do Michael Adams and Alexander Morozevich play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.