Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Nihal Sarin
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
30
Vachier-Lagrave wins
16
draws
21
Sarin wins
67
games
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Nihal Sarin have played 67 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 30 wins to 21, with 16 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game (6 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 33 | 22 | 5 | 6 |
| Sarin with White | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 62 | 30 | 12 | 20 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 67 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Championnat de France des Clubs 2026 | Poule Haute |
| Apr 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Mar 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Esports World Cup B |
| Jul 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Esports World Cup B |
| Mar 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Feb 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | St. George Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Nihal Sarin?
In 67 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 30 wins, Nihal Sarin has 21 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 67 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game (6 games), followed by the Modern Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.