Michael Adams vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Michael Adams and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2005 and the most recent in Jul 2020. Adams leads 5 wins to 2, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Naiditsch with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Michael Adams | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Italian Game | 53rd Biel |
| Jul 2020 | Michael Adams | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 53rd Biel Rapid |
| Mar 2019 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12th WchT |
| Feb 2015 | Michael Adams | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Grenke Chess Classic 3rd |
| Aug 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Olympiad-41 |
| Jul 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Dortmund SuperGM 42nd |
| Nov 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19th chT-EU |
| Aug 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 41st Dortmund SuperGM |
| Feb 2013 | Michael Adams | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1st Grenke Chess Classic |
| Feb 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st Grenke Chess Classic |
| Nov 2007 | Michael Adams | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16th chT-EU |
| Feb 2007 | Michael Adams | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB |
| Aug 2006 | Michael Adams | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 34th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2005 | Michael Adams | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33rd Dortmund SuperGM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 16 recorded games, Michael Adams has 5 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jul 2005 to Jul 2020.
What openings do Michael Adams and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.