Michael Adams vs Francisco Vallejo Pons
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2644)
Michael Adams and Francisco Vallejo Pons have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2002 and the most recent in May 2017. Adams leads 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws (20% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Pons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Pons with White | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Pons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Pons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Feb 2010 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Gibraltar Masters Playoff 8th |
| Feb 2010 | Michael Adams | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Gibraltar Masters Playoff 8th |
| Feb 2010 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8th Gibraltar Masters |
| Nov 2009 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-ESP Div Honor |
| Mar 2005 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 22nd Linares |
| Feb 2005 | Michael Adams | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22nd Linares |
| Nov 2002 | Michael Adams | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-35 |
| Mar 2002 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 19th Linares |
| Feb 2002 | Michael Adams | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19th Linares |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Francisco Vallejo Pons?
In 10 recorded games, Michael Adams has 2 wins, Francisco Vallejo Pons has 0 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Francisco Vallejo Pons played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2002 to May 2017.
What openings do Michael Adams and Francisco Vallejo Pons play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.