Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Samuel Sevian
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Samuel Sevian (2701)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Samuel Sevian have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 4 wins to 4, with 10 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Sevian with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jun 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | FIDE World Bl Team 5-8th |
| Jun 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Bl Team 5-8th |
| Dec 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12th Sinquefield Cup |
| Feb 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chessable Play-In Match |
| Feb 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Chessable Play-In Match |
| Feb 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Chessable Play-In Match |
| Nov 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Feb 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | PRO League Stage |
| Apr 2017 | Samuel Sevian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Samuel Sevian?
In 18 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 4 wins, Samuel Sevian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Samuel Sevian played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Samuel Sevian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.