Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Quang Liem Le
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Quang Liem Le (2731)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Quang Liem Le have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2011 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Vachier-Lagrave leads 7 wins to 4, with 9 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Le with White | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Quang Liem Le | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Quang Liem Le | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jun 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Nov 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Quang Liem Le | 0-1 | Sicilian | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Quang Liem Le | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Quang Liem Le | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Aug 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Aimchess US Rapid Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Quang Liem Le | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Jan 2019 | Quang Liem Le | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 17th Gibraltar Masters |
| Sep 2018 | Quang Liem Le | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Olympiad-43 |
| Sep 2018 | Quang Liem Le | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | PRO League All Stars St1 |
| Dec 2013 | Quang Liem Le | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Quang Liem Le | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Oct 2012 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Quang Liem Le | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6th Saint Louis SPICE Cup |
| Oct 2012 | Quang Liem Le | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6th Saint Louis SPICE Cup |
| Dec 2011 | Quang Liem Le | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Quang Liem Le?
In 20 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 7 wins, Quang Liem Le has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Quang Liem Le played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Dec 2011 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Quang Liem Le play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.