Michael Adams vs Leinier Dominguez Perez
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Leinier Dominguez Perez (2732)
Michael Adams and Leinier Dominguez Perez have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2009 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Adams leads 1 wins to 0, with 9 draws (10% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Perez with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Mi Adams | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 15th LCC Super Rapid |
| Sep 2015 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Michael Adams | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Michael Adams | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2014 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-41 |
| Oct 2012 | Michael Adams | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Aug 2012 | Michael Adams | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Olympiad-40 |
| Jan 2009 | Michael Adams | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Leinier Dominguez Perez?
In 10 recorded games, Michael Adams has 1 wins, Leinier Dominguez Perez has 0 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Leinier Dominguez Perez played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2009 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Michael Adams and Leinier Dominguez Perez play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.