Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Hao Wang
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Hao Wang (2684)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Hao Wang have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2003 and the most recent in Jun 2022. Vachier-Lagrave leads 7 wins to 0, with 11 draws (39% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Wang with White | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Hao Wang | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 10th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2022 | Hao Wang | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10th Norway Chess |
| May 2022 | Hao Wang | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Apr 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2020 | Hao Wang | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Dec 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Hao Wang | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Douglas IoM Open |
| Dec 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Hao Wang | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Hao Wang | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Hao Wang | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Hao Wang | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jan 2011 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 73rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Nov 2003 | Hao Wang | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Hao Wang?
In 18 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 7 wins, Hao Wang has 0 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Hao Wang played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Nov 2003 to Jun 2022.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Hao Wang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.