Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
Two greats, side by side: honours, records, money and the numbers that define them.
| Chess | Sport | Chess |
| Norway | Nationality | France |
| November 30, 1990 | Born | 21 October 1990 |
| 1.78 m / 5 ft 10 in | Height | - |
| $25M | Net worth | $5M |
| 6 | Major honours | 5 |
| 3 | Records | 2 |
Career Numbers
| 5 | World Championship Titles | - |
| 6 | World Rapid Titles | - |
| 9 | World Blitz Titles | - |
| 2,823 | FIDE Ratings | - |
| 2882 (May 2014) | Peak Rating | - |
| - | Peak FIDE Rating | 2819 |
| - | Current FIDE Rating | 2,713 |
| - | Peak Ranking | No. 2 |
| - | Current Ranking | No. 25 |
Honours Side by Side
Magnus Carlsen (6)
- World Chess Champion
- World Rapid Chess Champion
- World Blitz Chess Champion
- FIDE Freestyle Chess World Champion
- Highest FIDE Rating
- Longest Unbeaten Streak
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (5)
- World Blitz Champion
- French Chess Champion
- World Junior Chess Champion
- Sinquefield Cup Winner
- Biel Grandmaster Tournament Winner
The Case for Each
Magnus Carlsen brings the heavier trophy cabinet: 6 documented honours against 5 for Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Silverware is not the whole story, but it is the first line of any chess argument.
On records, Magnus Carlsen holds 3 documented marks. Records show peaks; honours show sustained dominance. The two lists rarely agree on a winner.
Commercially, Magnus Carlsen leads with an estimated $25M net worth. Earning power tracks fame more than form, but it is part of the legacy question.
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