Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Leinier Dominguez Perez
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Leinier Dominguez Perez (2732)
31
Vachier-Lagrave wins
27
draws
14
Perez wins
72
games
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Leinier Dominguez Perez have played 72 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2011 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Vachier-Lagrave leads 31 wins to 14, with 27 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 38 | 21 | 11 | 6 |
| Perez with White | 34 | 10 | 16 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 51 | 26 | 12 | 13 |
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Rapid | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 72 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jun 2025 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Aug 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Apr 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10th Sinquefield Cup |
| Sep 2022 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| May 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 2nd Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| Aug 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Aimchess US Rapid Prelim |
| Aug 2021 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8th Sinquefield Cup |
| Feb 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Aug 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | English Opening | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Aug 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2018 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2018 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Aug 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chess.com Speed 3m+1spm |
| Aug 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | chess.com Speed 5m+1spm |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Leinier Dominguez Perez?
In 72 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 31 wins, Leinier Dominguez Perez has 14 wins, and they have drawn 27 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Leinier Dominguez Perez played each other?
Our database records 72 games between them, from Dec 2011 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Leinier Dominguez Perez play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.