Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
27
Vachier-Lagrave wins
49
draws
24
Mamedyarov wins
100
games
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 100 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2005 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Vachier-Lagrave leads 27 wins to 24, with 49 draws (51% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (7 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 46 | 14 | 21 | 11 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 54 | 13 | 28 | 13 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 41 | 17 | 15 | 9 |
| Classical | 40 | 3 | 28 | 9 |
| Rapid | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 100 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Bundesliga 2023-24 |
| Jan 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | AI Cup Div 1 W |
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | AI Cup Div 1 W |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | AI Cup Div 1 W |
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | AI Cup Div 1 W |
| Sep 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Jun 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 10th Norway Chess |
| Jun 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 10th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| May 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| May 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2nd Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| Mar 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Belgrade FIDE GP 2 Pool D |
| Mar 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Belgrade FIDE GP 2 Pool D |
| Oct 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Bundesliga 1920 |
| Sep 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Aimchess US Rapid Prelim |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 8th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Zagreb GCT Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 100 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 27 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 24 wins, and they have drawn 49 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 100 games between them, from Sep 2005 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (7 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.