Michael Adams vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Michael Adams and Pentala Harikrishna have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2011 and the most recent in Jul 2020. Adams leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Harikrishna with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Pentala Harikrishna | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Michael Adams | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Pentala Harikrishna | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 53rd Biel |
| Jul 2020 | Michael Adams | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 53rd Biel Rapid |
| Jul 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Geneva FIDE GP |
| May 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Apr 2017 | Michael Adams | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4th Gashimov Memorial |
| Mar 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Shenzhen Du Te Cup |
| Mar 2017 | Michael Adams | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Catalan | Shenzhen Du Te Cup |
| Sep 2016 | Michael Adams | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Olympiad-42 |
| Sep 2014 | Michael Adams | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30th EU-Cup |
| Jul 2011 | Pentala Harikrishna | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 39th World Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 12 recorded games, Michael Adams has 1 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2011 to Jul 2020.
What openings do Michael Adams and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.