Ezra Kirk vs Maxime Lagarde
IM Ezra Kirk (2378) · GM Maxime Lagarde (2604)
Ezra Kirk and Maxime Lagarde have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2012 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Kirk leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kirk | Draws | Lagarde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Lagarde with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kirk | Draws | Lagarde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kirk | Draws | Lagarde |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Maxime Lagarde | Ezra Kirk | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open |
| Jul 2026 | Ezra Kirk | Maxime Lagarde | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 7th Paul Keres Open A |
| Feb 2024 | Ezra Kirk | Maxime Lagarde | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Kragero Open |
| Aug 2023 | Ezra Kirk | Maxime Lagarde | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Maxime Lagarde | Ezra Kirk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 3rd Montagne Rapid Open |
| Aug 2021 | Maxime Lagarde | Ezra Kirk | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd Montagne Rapid Open |
| Jan 2021 | Maxime Lagarde | Ezra Kirk | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-FRA Top 16 Philidor |
| Jun 2019 | Maxime Lagarde | Ezra Kirk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Purtichju Open 6th |
| Jan 2015 | Maxime Lagarde | Ezra Kirk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 90th Hastings Masters Open |
| Aug 2012 | Maxime Lagarde | Ezra Kirk | 1-0 | English Opening | 17th Creon Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ezra Kirk and Maxime Lagarde?
In 10 recorded games, Ezra Kirk has 1 wins, Maxime Lagarde has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Ezra Kirk and Maxime Lagarde played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2012 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Ezra Kirk and Maxime Lagarde play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.