Michael Adams vs Vladimir Akopian
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Vladimir Akopian (2551)
Michael Adams and Vladimir Akopian have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Jun 2008. Adams leads 4 wins to 3, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Akopian with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Michael Adams | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st |
| Jun 2008 | Vladimir Akopian | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st |
| Jun 2004 | Vladimir Akopian | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2004 | Michael Adams | Vladimir Akopian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2004 | Michael Adams | Vladimir Akopian | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ARM-ROW m |
| Jan 2004 | Vladimir Akopian | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Corus |
| Jun 2003 | Michael Adams | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Enghien les Bains 5th |
| Jul 2000 | Vladimir Akopian | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Dortmund SuperGM |
| Aug 1999 | Michael Adams | Vladimir Akopian | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Aug 1999 | Vladimir Akopian | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Aug 1999 | Michael Adams | Vladimir Akopian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Akopian | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Leon |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Adams | Vladimir Akopian | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Groningen PCA |
| Jun 1992 | Vladimir Akopian | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Olympiad-30 |
| Jan 1992 | Vladimir Akopian | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Oakham YM |
| Jan 1992 | Michael Adams | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Chalkidiki |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Vladimir Akopian?
In 16 recorded games, Michael Adams has 4 wins, Vladimir Akopian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Vladimir Akopian played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Jun 2008.
What openings do Michael Adams and Vladimir Akopian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.