Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Denis Lazavik
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Denis Lazavik have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Lazavik with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | CCT Final Survival L |
| Dec 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Sicilian | CCT Final Survival L |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Indian Defense | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | CCT Final RR |
| Feb 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | CCT Final Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | CCT Final Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | CCT Final Playoff |
| Aug 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Denis Lazavik?
In 17 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 2 wins, Denis Lazavik has 5 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.