Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Alexey Sarana
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alexey Sarana have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2019 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 6 wins to 2, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sarana with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chennai GM |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 1920 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alexey Sarana?
In 11 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 6 wins, Alexey Sarana has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2019 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.