Michael Adams vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Michael Adams and Nikita Vitiugov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2013 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Adams leads 1 wins to 0, with 12 draws (8% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Vitiugov with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Mi Adams | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15th London Classic Elite |
| Aug 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | Mi Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 111th ch-GBR |
| Jul 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | Mi Adams | 1/2-1/2 | King's Knight Opening | English Open TB |
| Jul 2025 | Mi Adams | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | English Open TB |
| Jul 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | Mi Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | English Open TB |
| Jul 2025 | Mi Adams | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | English Open TB |
| Jul 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | Mi Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | English Open |
| Dec 2024 | Nikita Vitiugov | Mi Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | LCC Superblitz Final |
| Dec 2024 | Mi Adams | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 14th London Classic Elite |
| Dec 2023 | Nikita Vitiugov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 13th London Classic |
| Dec 2021 | Michael Adams | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12th London LCC ENG-ROW |
| Dec 2021 | Nikita Vitiugov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12th London LCC ENG-ROW |
| Apr 2013 | Michael Adams | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Alekhine Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 13 recorded games, Michael Adams has 1 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Apr 2013 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Michael Adams and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.