Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2008 and the most recent in Jun 2023. Vachier-Lagrave leads 6 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 12 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A42 | English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute |
| Nov 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | WchT Pool A 13th |
| Feb 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
| Jul 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Philidor | Leuven GCT Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Nov 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20th chT-EU |
| Oct 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Feb 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 12th Gibraltar Masters |
| Dec 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Sep 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-40 |
| Dec 2011 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2010 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | * | Ruy Lopez: Open | 29th ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29th ch-EU blitz |
| Oct 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening | Olympiad-39 |
| Jul 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld | 42nd Biel GM |
| Jul 2009 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42nd Biel GM |
| Oct 2008 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Cap d'Agde CCAS Gp A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 27 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 6 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 7 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Oct 2008 to Jun 2023.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games), followed by the Hungarian Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.