Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Praggnanandhaa R
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (36, GM, FRA) and Praggnanandhaa R (21, GM, IND) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 17 rapid/blitz games. Vachier-Lagrave leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2717 and 2733, the Elo model gives R 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 2733 (Δ -16)
With Maxime Vachier-Lagrave as white
38% Maxime29% draw33% Praggnanandhaa
With Praggnanandhaa R as white
30% Maxime26% draw44% Praggnanandhaa
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Praggnanandhaa R | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2717 | 2733-8 |
| Peak rating | 2819 · Aug 2016 | 2785 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 20 |
| World rank now | #26 | #16 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,568 | 1,635 |
| Months active | 217 | 172 |
| % white wins | 42% | 51% |
| % black wins | 30% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2700 | 2732 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 185 | 229 |
Best Win
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
Praggnanandhaa R
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
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
Praggnanandhaa R