Prepare against Nikita Matinian
GM · FIDE · World #1,902 classical · FIDE ID 24129100
Our database contains 4,800 games by Nikita Matinian, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Matinian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Matinian before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,389 | 2,514 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,367 | 2,527 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,425 | 2,539 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,800 | 2,362 | 692 | 1,746 | 49.2% |
| As White | 2,403 | 1,259 | 350 | 794 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 2,397 | 1,103 | 342 | 952 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Matinian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Matinian's side.
First moves as White (2,402 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 2,183 | 90.9% | 59.7% |
| Nf3 | 105 | 4.4% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 74 | 3.1% | 55.4% |
| c4 | 12 | 0.5% | 70.8% |
| g3 | 9 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 9 | 0.4% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Matinian usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Matinian usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Matinian usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Matinian usually continues g3 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Matinian usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Matinian usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 650 | 58.2% | 57.3% |
| e5 | 246 | 22.0% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 183 | 16.4% | 53.0% |
| g6 | 25 | 2.2% | 44.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 0.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (842 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 662 | 78.6% | 55.1% |
| d6 | 118 | 14.0% | 53.0% |
| g6 | 42 | 5.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 1.3% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
Nikita Matinian's chess games
All 4,800 games by Nikita Matinian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 2,362 wins, 692 draws, 1,746 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 259 | 134/30/95 | 51.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 154 | 70/21/63 | 45.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 154 | 77/21/56 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 142 | 67/25/50 | 47.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 140 | 73/23/44 | 52.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 119 | 60/20/39 | 50.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 118 | 65/20/33 | 55.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 114 | 68/17/29 | 59.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 82 | 44/10/28 | 53.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 75 | 44/7/24 | 58.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 218 | 104/28/86 | 47.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 212 | 99/19/94 | 46.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 138 | 69/17/52 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 115 | 52/11/52 | 45.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 109 | 40/20/49 | 36.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 102 | 45/17/40 | 44.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 99 | 40/16/43 | 40.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 97 | 49/13/35 | 50.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 65 | 29/8/28 | 44.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 60 | 30/8/22 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | A05 |
| Jun 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,767 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jun 2025 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Apr 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Oct 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,736 | Titled Tue | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 3,045 | 1,792 | 2,421 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 69 | 37 | 2,339 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 37 | 13 | 2,243 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,422 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,562 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,368 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 17 | 2,440 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 27 | 8 | 2,304 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pavel Ponkratov (24 games) · Sanan Sjugirov (23 games) · Alexey Sarana (23 games) · Aleksandr Shimanov (21 games) · David Paravyan (21 games) · Anton Demchenko (20 games) · Rasmus Svane (19 games) · Gata Kamsky (17 games)
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Where can I find Nikita Matinian's chess games?
4,800 games by Nikita Matinian, from Apr 2006 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Nikita Matinian has played.
What does Nikita Matinian play on the first move as White?
Across 2,402 games with White in our database, Nikita Matinian opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Matinian answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nikita Matinian play as White?
As White, Nikita Matinian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (259 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (154 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (154 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,403 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Matinian play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Matinian most often plays: Sicilian (218 games, 47.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (212 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (138 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,397 games.
What is Nikita Matinian's FIDE rating?
Nikita Matinian is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,367 in rapid and 2,425 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,514 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Nikita Matinian played?
Our database contains 4,800 games by Nikita Matinian, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,362 wins, 692 draws, 1,746 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Matinian?
4,800 games by Nikita Matinian reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.