Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Alexei Shirov
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Alexei Shirov (2601)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alexei Shirov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2010 and the most recent in Nov 2021. Vachier-Lagrave leads 4 wins to 0, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Shirov with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D05 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Nov 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2011 | Alexei Shirov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jul 2011 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Biel Accentus |
| Jul 2011 | Alexei Shirov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Biel Accentus |
| Jan 2011 | Alexei Shirov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 73rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Oct 2010 | Alexei Shirov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 14th Hoogeveen Unive Crown |
| Oct 2010 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 14th Hoogeveen Unive Crown |
| Sep 2010 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-39 |
| Apr 2010 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Bundesliga 2009-10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alexei Shirov?
In 11 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 4 wins, Alexei Shirov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alexei Shirov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2010 to Nov 2021.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alexei Shirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.