Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Yifan Hou
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Yifan Hou have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2005 and the most recent in Apr 2018. Vachier-Lagrave leads 7 wins to 0, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Hou with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Yifan Hou | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| May 2017 | Yifan Hou | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Apr 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Jan 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Biel Suri Memorial |
| Jul 2014 | Yifan Hou | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Biel Suri Memorial |
| Oct 2009 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | FRA-CHN |
| Oct 2009 | Yifan Hou | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FRA-CHN |
| Jul 2005 | Yifan Hou | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian | CHN-FRA Match 2nd |
| Jun 2005 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Sicilian | CHN-FRA Match 2nd |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Yifan Hou?
In 10 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 7 wins, Yifan Hou has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Yifan Hou played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2005 to Apr 2018.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Yifan Hou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.