Michael Adams vs Levon Aronian

GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)

Adams wins

draws

Aronian wins

games

Michael Adams and Levon Aronian have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Adams leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 18 draws (22% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Adams	Draws	Aronian
Adams with White	10	1	8	1
Aronian with White	13	0	10	3

Results by time format

Format	Games	Adams	Draws	Aronian
Classical	21	1	16	4
Blitz	1	0	1	0
Rapid	1	0	1	0

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Adams	Draws	Aronian
C88	Ruy Lopez: Closed	3	0	3	0
C67	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	3	1	2	0
D37	Indian Defense	2	0	2	0
E04	Catalan	2	0	1	1
C85	Ruy Lopez: Closed	2	0	2	0
C84	Ruy Lopez: Closed	1	0	0	1
C89	Ruy Lopez: Closed	1	0	1	0
C91	Ruy Lopez: Closed	1	0	1	0

All games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Jun 2025	Levon Aronian	Mi Adams	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Closed	FIDE World Bl Team Pool B
Aug 2020	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	Online Olym Div Top-C
Oct 2019	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1/2-1/2	Italian Game: Classical Variation	22nd EU-chT
Dec 2017	Michael Adams	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	London Classic 9th
Feb 2017	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1/2-1/2	Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo	Sharjah FIDE GP
Dec 2016	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1-0	Italian Game	8th London Classic
Dec 2015	Michael Adams	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Closed	7th London Classic
Nov 2015	Michael Adams	Levon Aronian	1-0	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	20th chT-EU
Feb 2015	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1/2-1/2	English Opening: Reverse Sicilian	Grenke Chess Classic 3rd
Aug 2014	Michael Adams	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Closed	Olympiad-41
Oct 2013	Michael Adams	Levon Aronian	0-1	Ruy Lopez: Closed	6th Grand Slam Final
Oct 2013	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	6th Grand Slam Final
Apr 2013	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	Alekhine Memorial
Dec 2012	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1/2-1/2	Réti Opening: Keres Variation	London Classic 4th
Dec 2011	Michael Adams	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	3rd London Classic
Nov 2011	Michael Adams	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Closed	18th chT-EU
Oct 2010	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1/2-1/2	Catalan	26th EU-Cup
Jan 2009	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1-0	Catalan	Corus
Jun 2008	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1-0	Queen's Indian Defense	Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st
Jun 2008	Michael Adams	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Closed	Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st
Jan 2008	Michael Adams	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Closed	Corus
Jul 2006	Michael Adams	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Closed	34th Dortmund SuperGM
Jan 2006	Levon Aronian	Michael Adams	1/2-1/2	Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System	Corus

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Levon Aronian?

In 23 recorded games, Michael Adams has 1 wins, Levon Aronian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.

How many times have Michael Adams and Levon Aronian played each other?

Our database records 23 games between them, from Jan 2006 to Jun 2025.

What openings do Michael Adams and Levon Aronian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.