Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave is a French chess grandmaster known for his aggressive and creative style of play. Born on October 21, 1990, he became a chess prodigy, earning his grandmaster title at the age of 14. Vachier-Lagrave has consistently been one of the top players in the world, frequently competing in elite tournaments and representing France in international competitions. His achievements include winning the French Championship multiple times and excelling in rapid and blitz formats. He is known for his deep opening preparation and has been a formidable competitor against both established champions and rising stars in chess.
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Maxime Vachier-Lagrave is a top professional chess player participating in the team World Championship in rapid and blitz chess.
Екипното СП 2026 во забрзан и во брз шах ќе се игра во Хонгконг
North Macedonia· 2026-03-07
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave was the next best in the overall standings of the World Championship in rapid and blitz chess in 2025.
Се пополнува составот за пилот-турнирот СП во тотален шахNorth Macedonia· 2026-01-17
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave secured the top position in the overall standings before the final.
Весли Со го освои „Купот Синкфилд“North Macedonia· 2025-09-02
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave maintained his third position in the overall standings.
Убедлив триумф на Аронијан во Сент ЛуисNorth Macedonia· 2025-08-20Maxime Vachier-Lagrave is one of the players remaining in the losers' bracket.
Nakamura xin thua trong thế thắng Carlsen
Vietnam· 2025-05-22
He was defeated by Fedosejev, finishing five points behind.
Fedosejev boljši od izbranih mojstrov svetovnega šaha
Slovenia· 2025-04-30
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave was also defeated by Arjun Erigaisi.
Why are top Indian grandmasters struggling at Freestyle Chess? | Chess News
India· 2025-04-16
Carlsen mentioned old guys like Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France will stick around for a bit still.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen rules out world championship return, says he’s still ‘better than the kids’
Canada· 2025-03-17
