Michael Adams vs Fabiano Caruana
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Fabiano Caruana (2792)
Michael Adams and Fabiano Caruana have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Adams leads 7 wins to 6, with 6 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Caruana with White | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Fabiano Caruana | Michael Adams | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | London Classic 9th |
| Dec 2016 | Michael Adams | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8th London Classic |
| Oct 2016 | Fabiano Caruana | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Douglas IoM Open |
| Jan 2016 | Fabiano Caruana | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 78th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2015 | Michael Adams | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7th London Classic |
| Apr 2015 | Michael Adams | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2nd Gashimov Memorial |
| Feb 2015 | Fabiano Caruana | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Grenke Chess Classic 3rd |
| Dec 2014 | Michael Adams | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th London Classic |
| Dec 2014 | Michael Adams | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | 6th London Classic Elite Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | Michael Adams | 1-0 | English Opening | 6th London Classic Elite Blitz |
| Jul 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Dortmund SuperGM 42nd |
| Jul 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 41st Dortmund SuperGM |
| Feb 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Catalan | 1st Grenke Chess Classic |
| Feb 2013 | Michael Adams | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1st Grenke Chess Classic |
| Sep 2012 | Michael Adams | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Olympiad-40 |
| Jun 2009 | Michael Adams | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3rd Zafra Ruy Lopez |
| Nov 2008 | Michael Adams | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Olympiad-38 |
| Apr 2008 | Michael Adams | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Merida Ruy Lopez GM |
| Jan 2007 | Fabiano Caruana | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Gibraltar Masters |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Fabiano Caruana?
In 19 recorded games, Michael Adams has 7 wins, Fabiano Caruana has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Fabiano Caruana played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jan 2007 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Michael Adams and Fabiano Caruana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.