Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Grigoriy Oparin have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Vachier-Lagrave leads 11 wins to 1, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Oparin with White | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | G Oparin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | G Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | G Oparin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Rapid |
| May 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| Jun 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Sep 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Jul 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 17 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 11 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.