David W L Howell vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
GM David W L Howell (2665) · GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713)
David W L Howell and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2000 and the most recent in Mar 2021. Howell leads 3 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Vienna Game (5 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Howell | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell with White | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Howell | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Howell | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | David W L Howell | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | EU-Cup Online Play-C |
| Apr 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
| Jan 2017 | David W L Howell | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 15th Gibraltar Masters |
| May 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | BCF-chT1c 1516 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Oct 2014 | David W L Howell | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Douglas PokerStars Open |
| Jul 2010 | David W L Howell | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Biel GM 43rd |
| Oct 2009 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Wch U20 |
| Sep 2008 | David W L Howell | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4th ch-EU Union |
| Nov 2000 | David W L Howell | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Cap d'Agde Match |
| Nov 2000 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | David W L Howell | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Cap d'Agde Match |
| Nov 2000 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Cap d'Agde Match |
| Nov 2000 | David W L Howell | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | Cap d'Agde Match |
| Nov 2000 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Cap d'Agde Match |
| Nov 2000 | David W L Howell | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Cap d'Agde Match |
| Nov 2000 | David W L Howell | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Cap d'Agde Match |
| Nov 2000 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Cap d'Agde Match |
| Oct 2000 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Wch U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between David W L Howell and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?
In 17 recorded games, David W L Howell has 3 wins, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 9 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have David W L Howell and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Oct 2000 to Mar 2021.
What openings do David W L Howell and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Vienna Game (5 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.