Alan Pichot vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
GM Alan Pichot (2562) · GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713)
Alan Pichot and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2016 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Pichot leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pichot | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pichot with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pichot | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pichot | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | A Pichot | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | A Pichot | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | World Rapid 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | A Pichot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Dec 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | A Pichot | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | A Pichot | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Feb 2024 | Alan Pichot | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alan Pichot | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Alan Pichot | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Feb 2023 | Alan Pichot | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Alan Pichot | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
| May 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | London System | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| May 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alan Pichot | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alan Pichot and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?
In 14 recorded games, Alan Pichot has 1 wins, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 7 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alan Pichot and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2016 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Alan Pichot and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.