Michael Adams vs Anish Giri
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Michael Adams and Anish Giri have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2012 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Adams leads 3 wins to 2, with 12 draws (29% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Giri with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Mi Adams | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Oct 2019 | Michael Adams | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22nd EU-chT |
| May 2017 | Michael Adams | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Mar 2017 | Anish Giri | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Shenzhen Du Te Cup |
| Mar 2017 | Michael Adams | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Shenzhen Du Te Cup |
| Dec 2016 | Michael Adams | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8th London Classic |
| Sep 2016 | Michael Adams | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-42 |
| Jan 2016 | Michael Adams | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 78th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2015 | Anish Giri | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7th London Classic |
| Nov 2015 | Anish Giri | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 20th chT-EU |
| Apr 2015 | Michael Adams | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd Gashimov Memorial |
| Jan 2015 | Michael Adams | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2014-15 |
| Dec 2014 | Anish Giri | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Catalan | 6th London Classic |
| Dec 2014 | Michael Adams | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6th London Classic Elite Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Anish Giri | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th London Classic Elite Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Anish Giri | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | London Classic Rapid Open 6th |
| Sep 2012 | Michael Adams | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 1st London FIDE GP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Anish Giri?
In 17 recorded games, Michael Adams has 3 wins, Anish Giri has 2 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Sep 2012 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Michael Adams and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.