Andrew Tang vs Nikita Matinian
GM Andrew Tang (2551) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Andrew Tang and Nikita Matinian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Tang leads 7 wins to 3, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (3 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tang | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tang with White | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Matinian with White | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tang | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tang | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Andrew Tang | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Feb 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Andrew Tang | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Andrew Tang | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Andrew Tang | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Andrew Tang | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Andrew Tang | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | Speed Chess GP2 |
| Nov 2020 | Andrew Tang | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Andrew Tang | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open |
| Aug 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Andrew Tang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open |
| Aug 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Andrew Tang | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Andrew Tang and Nikita Matinian?
In 11 recorded games, Andrew Tang has 7 wins, Nikita Matinian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Andrew Tang and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Andrew Tang and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (3 games), followed by the King's Pawn Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.