Etienne Bacrot vs Maxime Lagarde
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Maxime Lagarde (2604)
Etienne Bacrot and Maxime Lagarde have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2012 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Bacrot leads 5 wins to 0, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Lagarde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Lagarde with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Lagarde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Lagarde |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Maxime Lagarde | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | French Chess Championship 2026 | Open | Finals |
| Aug 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | Maxime Lagarde | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | French Chess Championship 2026 | Open | Finals |
| Aug 2026 | Maxime Lagarde | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | French Chess Championship 2026 | Open | Finals |
| Aug 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | Maxime Lagarde | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | French Chess Championship 2026 | Open | Finals |
| Jun 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | Maxime Lagarde | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | ch-FRA Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | Maxime Lagarde | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3rd Montagne Rapid Open |
| May 2019 | Etienne Bacrot | Maxime Lagarde | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Jan 2018 | Maxime Lagarde | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | PRO League Stage |
| Aug 2017 | Etienne Bacrot | Maxime Lagarde | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-FRA 92nd |
| Aug 2015 | Maxime Lagarde | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-FRA 90th |
| Aug 2012 | Maxime Lagarde | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Three Knights Opening | ch-FRA 87th |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Maxime Lagarde?
In 11 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 5 wins, Maxime Lagarde has 0 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Maxime Lagarde played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2012 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Maxime Lagarde play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.