Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Jorden Van Foreest
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Jorden Van Foreest (2728)
13
Vachier-Lagrave wins
14
draws
6
Foreest wins
33
games
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Jorden Van Foreest have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2019 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 13 wins to 6, with 14 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Foreest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Foreest with White | 21 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Foreest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Foreest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | GCT: Sinquefield Cup 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Vachier Lagrave,M | Van Foreest,Jorden | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | GCT Super Blitz Croatia |
| Jul 2026 | Van Foreest,Jorden | Vachier Lagrave,M | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | GCT Super Blitz Croatia |
| Jul 2026 | Van Foreest,Jorden | Vachier Lagrave,M | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | GCT Super Rapid Croatia |
| Jun 2026 | Van Foreest,Jorden | Vachier Lagrave,M | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB 2026 |
| May 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | GCT Super ROM Classic |
| Jun 2025 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jun 2024 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| May 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| Jun 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | Berlin Armageddon Euro&Africa L |
| Jun 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian | Berlin Armageddon Euro&Africa L |
| Jun 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Berlin Armageddon Euro&Africa L |
| Mar 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Bundesliga 2022-23 |
| Mar 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | PRO League Prelim |
| Nov 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | WchT Pool A 13th |
| Jul 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jorden Van Foreest | 0-1 | English Opening | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Aug 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Aimchess US Rapid Prelim |
| Jul 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb GCT Rapid |
| Mar 2021 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Jan 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 83rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Mar 2019 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Feb 2019 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Napoleon Trophy Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Jorden Van Foreest | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Napoleon Trophy Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Jorden Van Foreest?
In 33 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 13 wins, Jorden Van Foreest has 6 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Jorden Van Foreest played each other?
Our database records 33 games between them, from Feb 2019 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Jorden Van Foreest play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.