Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Loek Van Wely
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Loek Van Wely (2640)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Loek Van Wely have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2008 and the most recent in Feb 2019. Vachier-Lagrave leads 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Wely with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian | PRO League Stage |
| Feb 2018 | Loek Van Wely | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | PRO League Stage |
| Feb 2017 | Loek Van Wely | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | PRO League Stage |
| Jan 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jun 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Nov 2012 | Loek Van Wely | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Feb 2010 | Loek Van Wely | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Jun 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Loek Van Wely?
In 10 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 2 wins, Loek Van Wely has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Loek Van Wely played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2008 to Feb 2019.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Loek Van Wely play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.