Anton Demchenko vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Anton Demchenko (2588) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Anton Demchenko and Maxim Matlakov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in May 2025. Demchenko leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demchenko with White | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Matlakov with White | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E89 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Anton Demchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Jul 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk20 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Nov 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Italian Game | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Jun 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Aug 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 19th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Oct 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Jun 2015 | Anton Demchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 68th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2013 | Maxim Matlakov | Anton Demchenko | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 66th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Nov 2010 | Maxim Matlakov | Anton Demchenko | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 18th Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anton Demchenko and Maxim Matlakov?
In 15 recorded games, Anton Demchenko has 3 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Anton Demchenko and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Nov 2010 to May 2025.
What openings do Anton Demchenko and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.