Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Gukesh D
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Gukesh D (2717)
28
Vachier-Lagrave wins
13
draws
10
D wins
51
games
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Gukesh D have played 51 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2023 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 28 wins to 10, with 13 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 25 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| D with White | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 39 | 24 | 6 | 9 |
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 51 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gukesh D | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gukesh D | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gukesh D | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Rapid |
| May 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | London System | GCT Super Rapid Poland |
| Dec 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gukesh D | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gukesh D | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gukesh D | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Gukesh D | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Gukesh D | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2025 | Gukesh D | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gukesh D | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Gukesh D | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Saint Louis Rapid |
| May 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Gukesh D | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Superbet ROM Classic |
| Aug 2024 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | London System | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | Sicilian | Zagreb Superbet Rapid |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bucharest Superbet Classic 4th |
| Sep 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com Speed Chess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Gukesh D?
In 51 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 28 wins, Gukesh D has 10 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Gukesh D played each other?
Our database records 51 games between them, from Sep 2023 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Gukesh D play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the London System (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.