Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Georg Meier
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Georg Meier (2612)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Georg Meier have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Vachier-Lagrave leads 7 wins to 4, with 11 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Meier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Meier with White | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Meier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Meier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D74 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D76 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Georg Meier | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World Blitz 2024 |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Georg Meier | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | AI Cup Play In |
| Apr 2019 | Georg Meier | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 6th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Jan 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Apr 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Feb 2018 | Georg Meier | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | PRO League Stage |
| Apr 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 4th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Mar 2017 | Georg Meier | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| Jan 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Georg Meier | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Georg Meier | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2015 | Georg Meier | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Georg Meier | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Georg Meier | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2012 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6th Saint Louis SPICE Cup |
| Oct 2012 | Georg Meier | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6th Saint Louis SPICE Cup |
| May 2010 | Georg Meier | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| Nov 2009 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Georg Meier | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Georg Meier | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Georg Meier | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2008 | Georg Meier | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4th ch-EU Union |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Georg Meier?
In 22 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 7 wins, Georg Meier has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Georg Meier played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Sep 2008 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Georg Meier play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games), followed by the French Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.