Michael Adams vs Bogdan Lalic
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Bogdan Lalic (2292)
Michael Adams and Bogdan Lalic have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Aug 2021. Adams leads 2 wins to 1, with 11 draws (21% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Lalic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Lalic with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Lalic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Lalic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Michael Adams | Bogdan Lalic | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-GBR Online |
| Dec 2020 | Michael Adams | Bogdan Lalic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Caplin British Online |
| Nov 2016 | Michael Adams | Bogdan Lalic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Kilkenny Masters |
| Apr 2001 | Bogdan Lalic | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Redbus KO |
| Apr 2001 | Michael Adams | Bogdan Lalic | 1-0 | Sicilian | Redbus KO |
| Apr 2000 | Bogdan Lalic | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Redbus KO |
| Apr 2000 | Michael Adams | Bogdan Lalic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Redbus KO |
| Apr 2000 | Bogdan Lalic | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Redbus KO |
| Apr 2000 | Michael Adams | Bogdan Lalic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Redbus KO |
| Apr 2000 | Bogdan Lalic | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Redbus KO |
| Nov 1999 | Michael Adams | Bogdan Lalic | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Kilkenny Masters |
| Sep 1996 | Michael Adams | Bogdan Lalic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Olympiad-32 |
| Jan 1996 | Michael Adams | Bogdan Lalic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Hastings 9697 |
| Jan 1990 | Bogdan Lalic | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Cannes Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Bogdan Lalic?
In 14 recorded games, Michael Adams has 2 wins, Bogdan Lalic has 1 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Bogdan Lalic played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Aug 2021.
What openings do Michael Adams and Bogdan Lalic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.