Alexandros Papasimakopoulos vs Matvey Galchenko
IM Alexandros Papasimakopoulos (2339) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Matvey Galchenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2023 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Papasimakopoulos leads 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 62 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papasimakopoulos with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Galchenko with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Matvey Galchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 22nd Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Matvey Galchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Matvey Galchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Matvey Galchenko?
In 10 recorded games, Alexandros Papasimakopoulos has 4 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2023 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (6 games), followed by the Bird's opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.