Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
9
Vachier-Lagrave wins
30
draws
11
Radjabov wins
50
games
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Teimour Radjabov have played 50 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Vachier-Lagrave leads 9 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 30 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 22 | 4 | 15 | 3 |
| Radjabov with White | 28 | 5 | 15 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 22 | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| Classical | 14 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Rapid | 14 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 50 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Jun 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 10th Norway Chess |
| May 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23rd chT-EU |
| Oct 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Jun 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Paris GCT Rapid |
| Jun 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| May 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Opera Euro Rapid KO |
| Feb 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Opera Euro Rapid KO |
| Feb 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening | Opera Euro Rapid KO |
| Feb 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening | Opera Euro Rapid KO |
| Feb 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Opera Euro Rapid KO |
| Feb 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Jun 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | English Opening | Chessable Masters GpB |
| Jun 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chessable Masters GpB |
| May 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Nations Cup Online Prelim |
| May 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Nations Cup Online Prelim |
| Sep 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Teimour Radjabov?
In 50 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 9 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 11 wins, and they have drawn 30 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 50 games between them, from Oct 2008 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.