Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Matthias Bluebaum have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2016 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 6 wins to 1, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Bluebaum with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Bundesliga 2025-26 |
| Feb 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Berlin Armageddon Euro&Africa W |
| Jun 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Colle System | Berlin Armageddon Euro&Africa W |
| Mar 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Feb 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-AUT 2223 |
| Feb 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Apr 2018 | Matthias Bluebaum | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Jul 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 45th Dortmund |
| Apr 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Jun 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | FRA-chT Top 12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 14 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 6 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jun 2016 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (4 games), followed by the French: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.