Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs M. Amin Tabatabaei
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2717) · GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2728)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and M. Amin Tabatabaei have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2021 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 7 wins to 3, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Tabatabaei with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 |
| Feb 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | TCh-FRA Top 16 Haute |
| Feb 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Feb 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chennai GM |
| Dec 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and M. Amin Tabatabaei?
In 11 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 7 wins, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and M. Amin Tabatabaei played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2021 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and M. Amin Tabatabaei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.