Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (36, GM, FRA) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Vachier-Lagrave leads with 7 wins to 1, with 11 draws — a 58% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2717 and 2729, the Elo model gives Nepomniachtchi a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2717 vs 2729 (Δ -12)
With Maxime Vachier-Lagrave as white
39% Maxime28% draw33% Ian
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
30% Maxime27% draw43% Ian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Ian Nepomniachtchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2717 | 2729 |
| Peak rating | 2819 · Aug 2016 | 2795 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 26 | 33 |
| World rank now | #26 | #20 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,568 | 1,123 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 42% | 45% |
| % black wins | 30% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2696 | 2663 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 186 | 104 |
Best Win
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (61)
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
Ian Nepomniachtchi