Sergei Movsesian vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713)
Sergei Movsesian and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2009 and the most recent in Nov 2021. Movsesian leads 5 wins to 5, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Sergei Movsesian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Mar 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | PRO League KO Stage |
| Oct 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2015 | Sergei Movsesian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2014 | Sergei Movsesian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2014 | Sergei Movsesian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12th Gibraltar Masters |
| Nov 2013 | Sergei Movsesian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 19th chT-EU |
| Nov 2011 | Sergei Movsesian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18th chT-EU |
| Nov 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Elephant Gambit | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2009 | Sergei Movsesian | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Donostia A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?
In 12 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 5 wins, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2009 to Nov 2021.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.