Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2006 and the most recent in Apr 2019. Vachier-Lagrave leads 6 wins to 2, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Naiditsch with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Oct 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Douglas IoM Open |
| Mar 2018 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Apr 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 4th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Dec 2016 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-EU rapid |
| Dec 2012 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-EU blitz |
| Nov 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jun 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| May 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| Feb 2006 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 12 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 6 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2006 to Apr 2019.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.