Michael Adams vs Predrag Nikolic
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Predrag Nikolic (2551)
Michael Adams and Predrag Nikolic have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1989 and the most recent in May 2006. Adams leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Nikolic with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Michael Adams | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-NED 0506 playoff |
| Jan 2003 | Michael Adams | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bundesliga 2002-03 |
| Jun 2002 | Michael Adams | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-BIH |
| Jan 2000 | Predrag Nikolic | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Feb 1997 | Michael Adams | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14th Linares |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Adams | Predrag Nikolic | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Predrag Nikolic | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Adams | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1993 | Predrag Nikolic | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Elenite |
| Jan 1990 | Michael Adams | Predrag Nikolic | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15th Interzonal |
| Dec 1989 | Michael Adams | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Hastings 8990 |
| Dec 1989 | Predrag Nikolic | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Catalan | Hastings 8990 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Predrag Nikolic?
In 12 recorded games, Michael Adams has 1 wins, Predrag Nikolic has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Predrag Nikolic played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 1989 to May 2006.
What openings do Michael Adams and Predrag Nikolic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games), followed by the French: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.