Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Ivan Saric
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Ivan Saric (2623)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Ivan Saric have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2002 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 8 wins to 1, with 10 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Saric with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ivan Saric | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Réti Opening | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Rapid |
| Jan 2026 | Ivan Saric | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Bundesliga 2025-26 |
| Apr 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Iv Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | TCh-AUT 2024-25 |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Ivan Saric | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian | Zagreb Superbet Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Ivan Saric | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2023 | Ivan Saric | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | AI Cup Play In |
| Nov 2022 | Ivan Saric | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-AUT 2223 |
| Jul 2022 | Ivan Saric | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Jul 2021 | Ivan Saric | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Zagreb GCT Rapid |
| Oct 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Olympiad-43 |
| Jan 2015 | Ivan Saric | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2012 | Ivan Saric | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-40 |
| Nov 2002 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Ivan Saric?
In 19 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 8 wins, Ivan Saric has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Ivan Saric played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Nov 2002 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Ivan Saric play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.