Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Boris Gelfand
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Boris Gelfand (2641)
6
Vachier-Lagrave wins
19
draws
3
Gelfand wins
28
games
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Boris Gelfand have played 28 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2002 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Vachier-Lagrave leads 6 wins to 3, with 19 draws (32% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| Gelfand with White | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian | Palma de Mallorca FIDE GP |
| May 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Feb 2017 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 15th Gibraltar Masters |
| Oct 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 9th Wch Blitz |
| May 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Oct 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Aug 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Apr 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Alekhine Memorial |
| Sep 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Olympiad-40 |
| Nov 2010 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2010 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-39 |
| Dec 2009 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2009 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2009 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2009 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 42nd Biel GM |
| Jul 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 42nd Biel GM |
| May 2002 | Boris Gelfand | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12th Arthur Andersen Trophy Simul |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Boris Gelfand?
In 28 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 6 wins, Boris Gelfand has 3 wins, and they have drawn 19 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Boris Gelfand played each other?
Our database records 28 games between them, from May 2002 to Dec 2021.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Boris Gelfand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.