Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2717) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2663)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Nikita Vitiugov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2008 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 3 wins to 2, with 11 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Vitiugov with White | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 |
| Jun 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Dec 2024 | Nikita Vitiugov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | LCC Superblitz Final |
| Sep 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Philidor | Olympiad-45 |
| Mar 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2018-19 |
| Nov 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Shenzhen Du Te Cup 2nd |
| Nov 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Shenzhen Du Te Cup 2nd |
| Apr 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Dec 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Bundesliga 2016-17 |
| Sep 2014 | Nikita Vitiugov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 30th EU-Cup |
| Jun 2014 | Nikita Vitiugov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Alekhine Memorial |
| Apr 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-RUS 20th |
| Jan 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Anti-Grünfeld | 11th Gibraltar Masters |
| Feb 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bundesliga 2009-10 |
| May 2008 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 16 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 3 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from May 2008 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.