Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2650)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 10 wins to 1, with 5 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 63 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Alcantara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Alcantara with White | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Alcantara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Alcantara |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool A |
| Apr 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| Feb 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2020 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara?
In 16 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 10 wins, Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.