Michael Adams vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
Michael Adams and Teimour Radjabov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2002 and the most recent in Apr 2017. Adams leads 2 wins to 2, with 11 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Radjabov with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Teimour Radjabov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 4th Gashimov Memorial |
| Oct 2011 | Michael Adams | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 27th EU-Cup |
| Oct 2009 | Michael Adams | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17th chT-EU |
| Jan 2009 | Michael Adams | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Corus |
| Nov 2008 | Michael Adams | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Olympiad-38 |
| Apr 2008 | Teimour Radjabov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Baku FIDE GP |
| Jan 2008 | Teimour Radjabov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Corus |
| Jul 2004 | Michael Adams | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Gunderam Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Michael Adams | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Catalan | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2003 | Michael Adams | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Enghien les Bains 5th |
| Apr 2002 | Teimour Radjabov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Eurotel Trophy |
| Apr 2002 | Michael Adams | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Eurotel Trophy |
| Apr 2002 | Michael Adams | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Eurotel Trophy |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Teimour Radjabov?
In 15 recorded games, Michael Adams has 2 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Apr 2002 to Apr 2017.
What openings do Michael Adams and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.