Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Gata Kamsky
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Gata Kamsky (2595)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Gata Kamsky have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2013 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Vachier-Lagrave leads 8 wins to 2, with 8 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Kamsky with White | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | G Kamsky | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | European Corporate 2024 |
| Jun 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | FRA-chT Top 16 Haute |
| May 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Apr 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Bundesliga 1920 |
| Aug 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | Bundesliga 2018-19 |
| Dec 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jan 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 11th Gibraltar Masters |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Gata Kamsky?
In 18 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 8 wins, Gata Kamsky has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Gata Kamsky played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 2013 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Gata Kamsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.