Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Pavel Eljanov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2007 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 5 wins to 2, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Eljanov with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Bundesliga 2025-26 |
| Jan 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2023-24 |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | chT-World Rapid |
| Oct 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Olympiad-43 |
| Apr 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4th Norway Chess |
| Apr 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4th Norway Masters blitz |
| Jul 2015 | Pavel Eljanov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 48th Biel GM |
| Jul 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 48th Biel GM |
| Feb 2013 | Pavel Eljanov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Feb 2011 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bundesliga 2010-11 |
| Nov 2010 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Pavel Eljanov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening | Bundesliga 2008-09 |
| Jan 2007 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Corus B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Pavel Eljanov?
In 14 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 5 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2007 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.