Handle Sharp Structures
Vachier-Lagrave games are useful for studying open lines, initiative, and tactical decisions in dynamic pawn structures.
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Games: Study Vachier-Lagrave Games Move by Move
Study Vachier-Lagrave games through interactive Guess the Move training. Play through Maxime Vachier-Lagrave's wins, practice dynamic calculation, Sicilian-style initiative, and tactical conversion, and track your score and accuracy.
Vachier-Lagrave Tournaments and Matches
Explore tournaments and matches featuring Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and guess the moves from either side of the board.
Vachier-Lagrave Games to Study
Choose a Vachier-Lagrave game, play through the winning side's moves, and return here to review your score and accuracy. This table is built for players who want to study Vachier-Lagrave games actively instead of replaying them passively.
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| Game | Event | Year | Moves | Played | Current move | Score | Correct | Accuracy | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Robert Fontaine - Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 0-1 | French Championship, Aix-les-Bains FRA | 2007 | 39 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Alexander Morozevich - Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 0-1 | Biel International Chess Festival, Biel SUI | 2009 | 76 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave - Ian Nepomniachtchi 1-0 | Tata Steel Group A, Wijk aan Zee NED | 2011 | 36 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave - Ding Liren 1-0 | Alekhine Memorial, Paris/St Petersburg FRA/RUS | 2013 | 39 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Fabiano Caruana - Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 0-1 | Tata Steel Masters, Wijk aan Zee NED | 2015 | 35 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Anish Giri - Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 0-1 | Norway Chess, Stavanger NOR | 2016 | 28 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Jiri Sodoma - Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 0-1 | Gibraltar Masters 2017, Caleta ENG | 2017 | 39 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
David Navara - Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 0-1 | Bundesliga 2017-18, Schwegenheim GER | 2018 | 38 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Jan Timman - Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 0-1 | Bundesliga 2018-19, Solingen GER | 2019 | 33 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Calculate Under Fire
Before choosing a move, compare forcing lines carefully. Many positions demand exact calculation rather than general preference.
Keep the Initiative
Look for moves that preserve active threats and prevent the opponent from consolidating after the position opens.
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave: Sharp Theory and Tactical Nerve
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave was born in Nogent-sur-Marne in 1990 and became a grandmaster at fourteen. A multiple French champion and long-time elite player, he competed in the 2020–2021 Candidates Tournament and won the 2021 World Blitz Championship.
Vachier-Lagrave is closely associated with sharp, theory-rich openings such as the Najdorf Sicilian and Grunfeld Defence. His games train exact calculation, comfort in unbalanced structures, and the ability to keep the initiative when both kings and material balances are under pressure.
How to Use This Page
For improvement
Study Vachier-Lagrave games slowly. Write down your candidate moves, choose one move, and only then compare your decision with the game. The value comes from noticing why a great player preferred one plan over another.
Vachier-Lagrave Guess the Move FAQ
What are Vachier-Lagrave Games on IgniteChess?
Vachier-Lagrave Games are interactive Guess the Move lessons built from Maxime Vachier-Lagrave's games. Instead of replaying the moves passively, you study Vachier-Lagrave games by choosing the move you think the player played.
How do I study Vachier-Lagrave games with Guess the Move?
Choose a game from the table, calculate candidate moves before each turn, play your move on the board, and then compare it with the historical game move, engine feedback, score, and accuracy.
Can I track progress while I study Vachier-Lagrave games?
Yes. The table shows completed games, resumable games, current move, score, correct moves, and accuracy when progress data is available.
Where can I start playing?
Start from the Vachier-Lagrave games table above, or use the main Guess the Move trainer to choose a master game and begin move-by-move training.