Michael Adams vs Laurent Fressinet
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Laurent Fressinet (2608)
Michael Adams and Laurent Fressinet have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2000 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Adams leads 6 wins to 1, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Fressinet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fressinet with White | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Fressinet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Fressinet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Laurent Fressinet | Mi Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25th European Teams |
| Sep 2017 | Laurent Fressinet | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Douglas IoM Open |
| Mar 2016 | Laurent Fressinet | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bundesliga 2015-16 |
| Feb 2015 | Laurent Fressinet | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Bundesliga 2014-15 |
| May 2013 | Michael Adams | Laurent Fressinet | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | BCF-chT1c 1213 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Apr 2013 | Laurent Fressinet | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Alekhine Memorial |
| Mar 2012 | Michael Adams | Laurent Fressinet | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2011-12 |
| Jan 2010 | Laurent Fressinet | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 8th Gibraltar Masters |
| May 2006 | Laurent Fressinet | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) |
| Nov 2005 | Laurent Fressinet | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 09th Corsica Masters |
| Nov 2005 | Michael Adams | Laurent Fressinet | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 09th Corsica Masters |
| Jun 2003 | Laurent Fressinet | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Enghien les Bains 5th |
| Apr 2000 | Michael Adams | Laurent Fressinet | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Grand Prix Rapidplay |
| Apr 2000 | Laurent Fressinet | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Grand Prix Rapidplay |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Laurent Fressinet?
In 14 recorded games, Michael Adams has 6 wins, Laurent Fressinet has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Laurent Fressinet played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 2000 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Michael Adams and Laurent Fressinet play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.