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Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen

GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)

43
Vachier-Lagrave wins
84
draws
76
Carlsen wins
203
games

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen have played 203 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2005 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 43 wins to 76 - trailing overall, with 84 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (11 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesVachier-LagraveDrawsCarlsen
Vachier-Lagrave with White93225021
Carlsen with White110213455

Results by time format

FormatGamesVachier-LagraveDrawsCarlsen
Blitz114313845
Rapid4581819
Classical4442812

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesVachier-LagraveDrawsCarlsen
D85Grünfeld Defense11137
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense10262
B33Sicilian: Sveshnikov6231
B90Sicilian: Najdorf6132
B50Sicilian6222
C88Ruy Lopez: Closed5230
A34English Opening: Symmetrical4130
C77Ruy Lopez: Closed4013

Most recent 30 of 203 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Feb 2026Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Ruy LopezTitled Tue
Dec 2025Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen0-1SicilianWorld Blitz 2025
Dec 2025Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoWorld Rapid 2025
Dec 2025Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0Grünfeld DefenseTitled Tue
May 2025Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0SicilianChess.com Classic Winners
May 2025Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Sicilian: Accelerated DragonChess.com Classic Winners
May 2025Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0Grünfeld DefenseChess.com Classic Winners
May 2025Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0Réti OpeningChess.com Classic Winners
May 2025Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0Dutch DefenseChess.com Classic Winners
May 2025Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen0-1Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseChess.com Classic Winners
Mar 2025Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0SicilianTitled Tue Late
Mar 2025Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0Saragossa OpeningTitled Tue Early
Feb 2025Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0Sicilian: SveshnikovTitled Tue Early
Dec 2024Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedCCT Final KO
Dec 2024Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen1-0Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated DragonCCT Final KO
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0King's Indian DefenseCCT Final KO
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0Sicilian: AlapinCCT Final KO
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0Modern DefenseCCT Final KO
Dec 2024Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedCCT Final RR
Dec 2024Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedCCT Final RR 2024
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0Réti OpeningCCT Final RR
Oct 2024Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave0-1Anti-GrünfeldTechM GCL 2024
Oct 2024Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2PhilidorTechM GCL 2024
Jul 2024Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen0-1SicilianCrunchLab Masters Div 1 w
Jul 2024Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave0-1SicilianCrunchLab Masters Div 1 w
Jul 2024Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0Indian DefenseCrunchLab Masters Div 1 w
Jul 2024Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedCrunchLab Masters Div 1 w
Jul 2024Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave0-1Sicilian: Moscow VariationCrunchLab Masters Div 1 w
Mar 2024Maxime Vachier-LagraveMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Réti OpeningKarlsruhe Grenke
Mar 2024Magnus CarlsenMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1/2-1/2SicilianKarlsruhe Grenke
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen?

In 203 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 43 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 76 wins, and they have drawn 84 times.

How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen played each other?

Our database records 203 games between them, from Sep 2005 to Feb 2026.

What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (11 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (10). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.