Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Anton Korobov
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Anton Korobov (2621)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Anton Korobov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Vachier-Lagrave leads 7 wins to 1, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Korobov with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Anton Korobov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Anton Korobov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Anton Korobov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Anton Korobov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB |
| Jul 2022 | Anton Korobov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Bundesliga 2021-22 |
| Jun 2022 | Anton Korobov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute |
| Jul 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | London System | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Anton Korobov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Anton Korobov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb GCT Rapid |
| Nov 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Anton Korobov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 20th Corsica Masters KO |
| Oct 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 20th Corsica Masters KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Anton Korobov?
In 14 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 7 wins, Anton Korobov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.