Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 12 wins to 12, with 1 draws (96% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| Bortnyk with White | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 25 | 12 | 1 | 12 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 25 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 12 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 12 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.