Michael Adams vs Ilia Smirin
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Ilia Smirin (2568)
Michael Adams and Ilia Smirin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1992 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Adams leads 4 wins to 3, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Smirin with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Mi Adams | I Smirin | 0-1 | Sicilian | LCC Superblitz Final |
| Oct 2007 | Michael Adams | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian | 23rd EU-Cup |
| Jan 1996 | Michael Adams | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-EU Rapid-30' |
| Jan 1996 | Ilia Smirin | Michael Adams | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU Rapid-30' |
| Jan 1996 | Michael Adams | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-EU Rapid-30' |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Adams | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Ischia |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Adams | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | PCA Open |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Adams | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | PCA Open playoff |
| Jan 1993 | Ilia Smirin | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Elenite |
| Oct 1992 | Michael Adams | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Interpolis |
| Oct 1992 | Ilia Smirin | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Interpolis |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Ilia Smirin?
In 11 recorded games, Michael Adams has 4 wins, Ilia Smirin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Ilia Smirin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 1992 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Michael Adams and Ilia Smirin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.