Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Hans Moke Niemann
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Hans Moke Niemann (2725)
11
Vachier-Lagrave wins
9
draws
10
Niemann wins
30
games
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Hans Moke Niemann have played 30 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2016 and the most recent in May 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 11 wins to 10, with 9 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Niemann with White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A78 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Italian Game | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | GCT Super Rapid Poland |
| Apr 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | ? | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A |
| Feb 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Rapid 2025 |
| Mar 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Italian Game | chess.com SpeedChess 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chess.com SpeedChess 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Oct 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jan 2020 | Hans Moke Niemann | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Jan 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Hans Moke Niemann?
In 30 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 11 wins, Hans Moke Niemann has 10 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Hans Moke Niemann played each other?
Our database records 30 games between them, from Jan 2016 to May 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Hans Moke Niemann play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.