Aleksandr Shimanov vs Nikita Matinian
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Nikita Matinian have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2010 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Shimanov leads 14 wins to 5, with 2 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Matinian with White | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Mar 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Aeroflot Open A |
| Feb 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Oct 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Philidor | TCh-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| May 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Jun 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Mar 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2018 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2012 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-RUS U20 |
| Feb 2012 | Nikita Matinian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open B |
| Aug 2010 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Nikita Matinian?
In 21 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 14 wins, Nikita Matinian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Aug 2010 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games), followed by the French: Winawer Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.