Michael Adams vs Larry Christiansen
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Larry Christiansen (2563)
Michael Adams and Larry Christiansen have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Jan 1993. Adams leads 7 wins to 0, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Christiansen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Christiansen with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Christiansen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Christiansen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B68 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E09 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Larry Christiansen | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Las Palmas |
| Jan 1992 | Michael Adams | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Cannes Team g/60 |
| Jan 1992 | Michael Adams | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Roquebrune |
| Jan 1992 | Michael Adams | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Ter Apel |
| Jan 1992 | Larry Christiansen | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Cannes Team g/60 |
| Jan 1991 | Michael Adams | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Biel SKA |
| Jan 1991 | Larry Christiansen | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Biel SKA |
| Nov 1990 | Larry Christiansen | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Olympiad-29 |
| Jan 1990 | Larry Christiansen | Michael Adams | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Reykjavik Summit |
| Jan 1990 | Michael Adams | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Reykjavik Summit |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Larry Christiansen?
In 10 recorded games, Michael Adams has 7 wins, Larry Christiansen has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Larry Christiansen played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Jan 1993.
What openings do Michael Adams and Larry Christiansen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.