Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Praggnanandhaa R
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)
14
Vachier-Lagrave wins
14
draws
6
R wins
34
games
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Praggnanandhaa R have played 34 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 14 wins to 6, with 14 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| R with White | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| Blitz | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 34 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Rapid |
| May 2026 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | GCT: Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 |
| Sep 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Colle System | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | GCT Finals |
| Aug 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12th Sinquefield Cup |
| May 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening | Superbet Classic TB |
| May 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Superbet ROM Classic |
| Apr 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Superbet POL Rapid |
| Aug 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jun 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Bucharest Superbet Classic 4th |
| Dec 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Catalan | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Apr 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Praggnanandhaa R?
In 34 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 14 wins, Praggnanandhaa R has 6 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Praggnanandhaa R played each other?
Our database records 34 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Praggnanandhaa R play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.