Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Vincent Keymer
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Vincent Keymer (2767)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vincent Keymer have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Vachier-Lagrave leads 11 wins to 2, with 12 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Keymer with White | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Vincent Keymer | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Vincent Keymer | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Rapid |
| May 2026 | Vincent Keymer | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | GCT Super ROM Classic |
| Apr 2026 | Vincent Keymer | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Colle System | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Dec 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | CCT Final Survival L |
| Dec 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening | CCT Final Survival L |
| Dec 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | CCT Final RR |
| Apr 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Karlsruhe Grenke Playoffs 3-4 |
| Apr 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Karlsruhe Grenke Playoffs 3-4 |
| Apr 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Karlsruhe Grenke Playoffs 3-4 |
| Apr 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Karlsruhe Grenke Playoffs 3-4 |
| Mar 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Karlsruhe Grenke |
| Mar 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Karlsruhe Grenke |
| Dec 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Vincent Keymer | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Catalan | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Mar 2023 | Vincent Keymer | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2019 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Feb 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Sicilian | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vincent Keymer?
In 25 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 11 wins, Vincent Keymer has 2 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vincent Keymer played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vincent Keymer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.