Michael Adams vs Christopher Lutz
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Christopher Lutz (2517)
Michael Adams and Christopher Lutz have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Feb 2003. Adams leads 4 wins to 4, with 9 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Lutz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Lutz with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Lutz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Lutz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Michael Adams | Christopher Lutz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Bundesliga 2002-03 |
| Nov 2002 | Michael Adams | Christopher Lutz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Olympiad-35 |
| Nov 2001 | Michael Adams | Christopher Lutz | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13th chT-EU |
| Jul 1999 | Christopher Lutz | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Frankfurt Ordix Open |
| Jul 1999 | Christopher Lutz | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Frankfurt-West Masters |
| Jun 1999 | Michael Adams | Christopher Lutz | 0-1 | Sicilian | Frankfurt-West Masters |
| Apr 1998 | Christopher Lutz | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bundesliga 1997-98 |
| Jan 1996 | Christopher Lutz | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Bundesliga 1995-96 |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Adams | Christopher Lutz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Adams | Christopher Lutz | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Hoogovens Open |
| Jan 1995 | Christopher Lutz | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Adams | Christopher Lutz | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1995 | Christopher Lutz | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1994 | Christopher Lutz | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Garmisch Partenkirchen |
| Jan 1994 | Christopher Lutz | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Italian Game | Bundesliga 1994-95 |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Adams | Christopher Lutz | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Dortmund |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Adams | Christopher Lutz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Munich SKA |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Christopher Lutz?
In 17 recorded games, Michael Adams has 4 wins, Christopher Lutz has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Christopher Lutz played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Feb 2003.
What openings do Michael Adams and Christopher Lutz play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.