Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (36, GM, FRA) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (41, GM, AZE) have met 29 times in classical OTB. Mamedyarov leads with 5 wins to 2, with 22 draws — a 76% draw rate. Their last meeting at 1. Bundesliga 2023-2024 February 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 2721 and 2717, the Elo model gives Vachier-Lagrave a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2721 vs 2717 (Δ +4)
With Maxime Vachier-Lagrave as white
42% Maxime27% draw31% Shakhriyar
With Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as white
32% Maxime28% draw41% Shakhriyar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2721+4 | 2717 |
| Peak rating | 2819 · Aug 2016 | 2820 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 33 |
| World rank now | #25 | #26 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,577 | 1,235 |
| Months active | 218 | 219 |
| % white wins | 42% | 43% |
| % black wins | 30% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2709 | 2686 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 192 | 146 |
Best Win
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (76)
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
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov