Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Kirill Alekseenko
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Kirill Alekseenko (2656)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Kirill Alekseenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2019 and the most recent in May 2024. Vachier-Lagrave leads 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Alekseenko with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Feb 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Kirill Alekseenko | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Kirill Alekseenko | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Candidates Tournament |
| Aug 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Sicilian | PRO League Stage |
| Jan 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17th Gibraltar Masters |
| Jan 2019 | Kirill Alekseenko | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Kirill Alekseenko?
In 10 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 6 wins, Kirill Alekseenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Kirill Alekseenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2019 to May 2024.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Kirill Alekseenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (1 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.