Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Baadur Jobava
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (36, GM, FRA) and Baadur Jobava (43, GM, GEO) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Vachier-Lagrave leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2717 and 2570, the Elo model gives Vachier-Lagrave a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2717 vs 2570 (Δ +147)
With Maxime Vachier-Lagrave as white
65% Maxime19% draw16% Baadur
With Baadur Jobava as white
54% Maxime23% draw23% Baadur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Baadur Jobava | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2717 | 2570 |
| Peak rating | 2819 · Aug 2016 | 2734 · Sep 2012 |
| Peak age | 26 | 29 |
| World rank now | #26 | #239 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #19 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,568 | 1,307 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 42% | 55% |
| % black wins | 30% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2703 | 2544 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 187 | 185 |
Best Win
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
Baadur Jobava
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
Baadur Jobava