Michael Adams vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
Michael Adams and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2001 and the most recent in Sep 2012. Adams leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (37% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Michael Adams | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Sep 2008 | Michael Adams | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-ESP Honor Gp1 |
| Nov 2007 | Michael Adams | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2005 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Oct 2005 | Michael Adams | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Mar 2005 | Michael Adams | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22nd Linares |
| Feb 2005 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22nd Linares |
| Jul 2004 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Michael Adams | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Michael Adams | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Michael Adams | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Michael Adams | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Mar 2002 | Michael Adams | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Bundesliga 2001-02 |
| Jan 2002 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Mar 2001 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | World Cup of Rapid Chess B |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
In 19 recorded games, Michael Adams has 3 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Mar 2001 to Sep 2012.
What openings do Michael Adams and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.