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Michael Adams vs Ivan Cheparinov

GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Ivan Cheparinov (2631)

4
Adams wins
8
draws
1
Cheparinov wins
13
games

Michael Adams and Ivan Cheparinov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2008 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Adams leads 4 wins to 1, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesAdamsDrawsCheparinov
Adams with White6231
Cheparinov with White7250

Results by time format

FormatGamesAdamsDrawsCheparinov
Classical6240
Blitz5221
Rapid2020

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesAdamsDrawsCheparinov
C88Ruy Lopez: Closed2110
C95Ruy Lopez: Closed2020
C84Ruy Lopez: Closed2110
B52Sicilian: Moscow Variation1100
B90Sicilian: Najdorf1010
B92Sicilian: Najdorf1010
B00Pirc Defense1100
D58Indian Defense1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Nov 2025Mi AdamsIvan Cheparinov0-1Sicilian: RossolimoFIDE World Cup
Nov 2025Mi AdamsIvan Cheparinov1/2-1/2SicilianFIDE World Cup
Nov 2025Ivan CheparinovMichael Adams0-1Ruy Lopez: ClosedFIDE World Cup 2025
Nov 2025Ivan CheparinovMichael Adams1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedFIDE World Cup 2025
Nov 2025Ivan CheparinovMi Adams1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedFIDE World Cup
Nov 2025Ivan CheparinovMi Adams0-1Ruy Lopez: ClosedFIDE World Cup
Nov 2025Mi AdamsIvan Cheparinov1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfFIDE World Cup
Nov 2025Mi AdamsIvan Cheparinov1-0Pirc DefenseFIDE World Cup
Nov 2025Ivan CheparinovMi Adams1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedFIDE World Cup
Nov 2025Mi AdamsIvan Cheparinov1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfFIDE World Cup
Oct 2010Ivan CheparinovMichael Adams1/2-1/2Indian Defense26th EU-Cup
Jun 2009Ivan CheparinovMichael Adams1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed3rd Zafra Ruy Lopez
Apr 2008Michael AdamsIvan Cheparinov1-0Sicilian: Moscow VariationBaku FIDE GP
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Ivan Cheparinov?

In 13 recorded games, Michael Adams has 4 wins, Ivan Cheparinov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.

How many times have Michael Adams and Ivan Cheparinov played each other?

Our database records 13 games between them, from Apr 2008 to Nov 2025.

What openings do Michael Adams and Ivan Cheparinov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.