Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Maxim Rodshtein
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Maxim Rodshtein (2600)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Maxim Rodshtein have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1999 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Vachier-Lagrave leads 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Rodshtein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Rodshtein with White | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Rodshtein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Rodshtein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D40 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Maxim Rodshtein | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Anti-Grünfeld | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Aug 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maxim Rodshtein | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-World Rapid |
| Apr 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maxim Rodshtein | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maxim Rodshtein | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 37th EU-Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maxim Rodshtein | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Feb 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maxim Rodshtein | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12th Gibraltar Masters |
| May 2013 | Maxim Rodshtein | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 14th ch-EUR |
| Jul 2010 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maxim Rodshtein | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Biel GM 43rd |
| Nov 2004 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maxim Rodshtein | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Wch U16 |
| Oct 1999 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Maxim Rodshtein | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Wch U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Maxim Rodshtein?
In 10 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 6 wins, Maxim Rodshtein has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Maxim Rodshtein played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 1999 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Maxim Rodshtein play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.