Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Saragossa Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Aravindh with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Superbet POL Rapid |
| Mar 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Saragossa Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chennai GM |
| Dec 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2023 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-World Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Colle System | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh?
In 10 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 6 wins, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2022 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Saragossa Opening (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Four Knights (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.