Aleksey Dreev vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Aleksey Dreev (2577) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Aleksey Dreev and Maxim Matlakov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2009 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Dreev leads 5 wins to 5, with 12 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dreev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreev with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Matlakov with White | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dreev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dreev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | A Dreev | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| Dec 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Feb 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Airthings Masters Div 3 L |
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Dreev | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Airthings Masters Div 3 L |
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Dreev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Airthings Masters Div 3 L |
| Apr 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Dreev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Jan 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Catalan | Kazan Mayors Cup |
| May 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 28th chT-RUS |
| Nov 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 27th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 72nd ch-RUS |
| May 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 26th chT-RUS |
| Jul 2017 | Alexey Dreev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 70th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2016 | Alexey Dreev | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2013 | Alexey Dreev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 29th EU-Cup |
| Apr 2011 | Alexey Dreev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 12th ch-EU |
| Sep 2009 | Alexey Dreev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksey Dreev and Maxim Matlakov?
In 22 recorded games, Aleksey Dreev has 5 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Aleksey Dreev and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Sep 2009 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Aleksey Dreev and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.