Alireza Firouzja vs Matvey Galchenko
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Alireza Firouzja and Matvey Galchenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Firouzja leads 8 wins to 1, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Galchenko with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A72 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Matvey Galchenko | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2019 | Matvey Galchenko | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Matvey Galchenko?
In 10 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 8 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games), followed by the French: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.