Alexander Riazantsev vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Alexander Riazantsev (2590) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Alexander Riazantsev and Maxim Matlakov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2011 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Riazantsev leads 3 wins to 2, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riazantsev with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Matlakov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Riazantsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Wch Rapid |
| May 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 29th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2021 | Alexander Riazantsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27th chT-RUS |
| Oct 2019 | Alexander Riazantsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Riazantsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS 70th |
| May 2017 | Alexander Riazantsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 24th chT-RUS |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Riazantsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2011 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | St Petersburg-Moscow Match 22nd |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Riazantsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | St Petersburg-Moscow Match 22nd |
| Mar 2011 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 12th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Riazantsev and Maxim Matlakov?
In 13 recorded games, Alexander Riazantsev has 3 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexander Riazantsev and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Mar 2011 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Alexander Riazantsev and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.