Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Erigaisi Arjun have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 8 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Arjun with White | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Esports World Cup B |
| Jul 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Esports World Cup B |
| Jul 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Esports World Cup B |
| May 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Chess.com Classic Losers |
| May 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Classic Losers |
| May 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | Chess.com Classic Losers |
| Mar 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Chennai GM |
| Oct 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | WR Chess Masters |
| Oct 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | WR Chess Masters |
| Oct 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | WR Chess Masters |
| Feb 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | PRO League Prelim |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | London System | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Danzhou 13th |
| Dec 2021 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2020 | Erigaisi Arjun | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Catalan | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 26 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 8 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 10 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.