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Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Peter Svidler

GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Peter Svidler (2682)

14
Vachier-Lagrave wins
22
draws
6
Svidler wins
42
games

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Peter Svidler have played 42 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2009 and the most recent in Aug 2021. Vachier-Lagrave leads 14 wins to 6, with 22 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesVachier-LagraveDrawsSvidler
Vachier-Lagrave with White236134
Svidler with White19892

Results by time format

FormatGamesVachier-LagraveDrawsSvidler
Classical226151
Blitz13553
Rapid7322

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesVachier-LagraveDrawsSvidler
A34English Opening: Symmetrical4220
C84Ruy Lopez: Closed3030
C54Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo2020
B81Sicilian: Najdorf2200
B42Sicilian2101
B90Sicilian: Najdorf2011
A09Réti Opening2200
C89Ruy Lopez: Closed2101

Most recent 30 of 42 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Aug 2021Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1-0Anti-Grünfeld8th Sinquefield Cup
Jun 2021Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1/2-1/2Sicilian: ClosedParis GCT Blitz
Jun 2021Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler0-1English Opening: Anti-GrünfeldParis GCT Blitz
Jun 2021Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0French: Classical VariationParis GCT Rapid
May 2021Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1/2-1/2Caro-Kann: Two Knights VariationFTX Crypto Cup Prelim
Nov 2020Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1-0Sicilian: NajdorfSkilling Open Prelim
Aug 2020Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianTitled Tue
Aug 2020Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1-0Indian DefenseTitled Tue
Sep 2019Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfFIDE World Cup
Sep 2019Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedFIDE World Cup
Apr 2019Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1/2-1/2English Opening: Symmetrical6th Grenke Chess Classic
Jul 2018Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave0-1English Opening: Symmetrical51st Biel GM
Jul 2018Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed51st Biel GM
Dec 2017Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1/2-1/2SicilianWch Blitz
Nov 2017Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1/2-1/2English OpeningPalma de Mallorca FIDE GP
Sep 2017Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave0-1English Opening: SymmetricalFIDE World Cup
Sep 2017Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1/2-1/2Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoFIDE World Cup
Sep 2017Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1/2-1/2Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoFIDE World Cup
Sep 2017Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalFIDE World Cup
Aug 2017Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedSinquefield Cup 5th
Aug 2016Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed4th Sinquefield Cup
Jul 2016Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave0-1English Opening: SymmetricalBiel Exhibition blitz final
Jul 2016Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1-0Réti OpeningBiel Exhibition blitz final
Jul 2016Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalBiel Exhibition Blitz
Jul 2016Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedBiel Masters Match 49th
Jul 2016Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave0-1Sicilian: NajdorfBiel Masters Match 49th
Jul 2016Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedBiel Masters Match 49th
Jul 2016Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationBiel Masters Match 49th
Jul 2016Peter SvidlerMaxime Vachier-Lagrave0-1Sicilian: Najdorf49th Biel Masters Rapid Match
Jul 2016Maxime Vachier-LagravePeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed49th Biel Masters Rapid Match
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Peter Svidler?

In 42 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 14 wins, Peter Svidler has 6 wins, and they have drawn 22 times.

How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Peter Svidler played each other?

Our database records 42 games between them, from Jul 2009 to Aug 2021.

What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Peter Svidler play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.