Anton Demchenko vs Nikita Matinian
GM Anton Demchenko (2588) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Anton Demchenko and Nikita Matinian have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2010 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Demchenko leads 11 wins to 3, with 6 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demchenko with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Matinian with White | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Anton Demchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Feb 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Nov 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Feb 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Anton Demchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Anton Demchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Aug 2023 | Anton Demchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 Swiss |
| Dec 2020 | Anton Demchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 16th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Aug 2020 | Anton Demchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Anton Demchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Italian Game | 18th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Aug 2020 | Anton Demchenko | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Feb 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2015 | Anton Demchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23rd Chigorin Memorial |
| Jun 2010 | Anton Demchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 14th Voronezh Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anton Demchenko and Nikita Matinian?
In 20 recorded games, Anton Demchenko has 11 wins, Nikita Matinian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Anton Demchenko and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jun 2010 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Anton Demchenko and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games), followed by the Italian Game (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.