Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Javokhir Sindarov
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Javokhir Sindarov (2777)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Javokhir Sindarov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in May 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 7 wins to 4, with 9 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Sindarov with White | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | GCT Super ROM Classic |
| May 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | GCT Super Rapid Poland |
| Apr 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Javokhir Sindarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Feb 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Mar 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bundesliga 2024-25 |
| Oct 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | WR Chess Masters |
| Oct 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | WR Chess Masters |
| Oct 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | WR Chess Masters |
| Dec 2023 | Javokhir Sindarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | World Rapid 2023 |
| Nov 2023 | Javokhir Sindarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Aug 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Javokhir Sindarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Javokhir Sindarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Javokhir Sindarov?
In 20 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 7 wins, Javokhir Sindarov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Javokhir Sindarov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Dec 2021 to May 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Javokhir Sindarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.