Michael Adams vs Gata Kamsky
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Gata Kamsky (2595)
Michael Adams and Gata Kamsky have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Jul 2011. Adams leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Kamsky with White | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 39th World Open Playoff |
| Jul 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 39th World Open |
| Feb 2010 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 8th Gibraltar Masters |
| Jan 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | Corus |
| Apr 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Baku FIDE GP |
| Nov 2007 | Michael Adams | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| May 2007 | Michael Adams | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| Jan 2006 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Adams | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Groningen |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Adams | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Dos Hermanas |
| Jan 1994 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Las Palmas |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Adams | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th Interzonal |
| Jan 1993 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Groningen PCA |
| Jan 1992 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Dortmund |
| Jan 1989 | Gata Kamsky | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13th Lloyds Bank Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Gata Kamsky?
In 17 recorded games, Michael Adams has 3 wins, Gata Kamsky has 5 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Gata Kamsky played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Jul 2011.
What openings do Michael Adams and Gata Kamsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.