Michael Adams vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713)
Michael Adams and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2000 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Adams leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 3 | 11 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Mi Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | LCC Superblitz GpB |
| Dec 2024 | Mi Adams | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | LCC Superblitz Final |
| Sep 2018 | Michael Adams | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Olympiad-43 |
| Dec 2017 | Michael Adams | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | London Classic 9th |
| May 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Feb 2017 | Michael Adams | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Sharjah FIDE GP |
| Jan 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 15th Gibraltar Masters |
| Dec 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8th London Classic |
| Dec 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7th London Classic |
| Jul 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 48th Biel GM |
| Jul 2015 | Michael Adams | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 48th Biel GM |
| Apr 2015 | Michael Adams | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2nd Gashimov Memorial |
| Sep 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 30th EU-Cup |
| May 2014 | Michael Adams | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-BCF 1314 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Oct 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6th Grand Slam Final |
| Oct 2013 | Michael Adams | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian | 6th Grand Slam Final |
| Apr 2013 | Michael Adams | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Alekhine Memorial |
| Aug 2012 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-40 |
| Sep 2010 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-39 |
| Jan 2000 | Michael Adams | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Arthur Andersen Simul |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?
In 20 recorded games, Michael Adams has 3 wins, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 5 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jan 2000 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Michael Adams and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.