Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Sanan Sjugirov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2011 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Vachier-Lagrave leads 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Sjugirov with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Nov 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2011 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 10 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 5 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2011 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.