Michael Adams vs Zdenko Kozul
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Zdenko Kozul (2497)
Michael Adams and Zdenko Kozul have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 1990 and the most recent in Feb 2023. Adams leads 7 wins to 1, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (4 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Kozul with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E32 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Michael Adams | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | Bundesliga 2022-23 |
| Oct 2004 | Zdenko Kozul | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Olympiad-36 |
| Nov 2001 | Zdenko Kozul | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13th chT-EU |
| Jan 1999 | Michael Adams | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | EU-Cup 14th Final |
| Oct 1997 | Michael Adams | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | 4th WchT |
| May 1997 | Zdenko Kozul | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | 11th chT-EU |
| Jan 1991 | Michael Adams | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1991 | Zdenko Kozul | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Biel SKA |
| Jan 1991 | Michael Adams | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Biel SKA |
| Nov 1990 | Michael Adams | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | Sicilian | Olympiad-29 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Zdenko Kozul?
In 10 recorded games, Michael Adams has 7 wins, Zdenko Kozul has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Zdenko Kozul played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 1990 to Feb 2023.
What openings do Michael Adams and Zdenko Kozul play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.