Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Maksim Chigaev
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Maksim Chigaev (2648)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Maksim Chigaev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Vachier-Lagrave leads 11 wins to 0, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Chigaev with White | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Maksim Chigaev | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2017 | Maksim Chigaev | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2016 | Maksim Chigaev | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2015 | Maksim Chigaev | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Maksim Chigaev?
In 12 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 11 wins, Maksim Chigaev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Maksim Chigaev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Maksim Chigaev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.