Artyom Timofeev vs Nikita Matinian
GM Artyom Timofeev (2511) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Artyom Timofeev and Nikita Matinian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2014 and the most recent in May 2023. Timofeev leads 5 wins to 1, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timofeev with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Matinian with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Artyom Timofeev | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Artyom Timofeev | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Artyom Timofeev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2021 | Artyom Timofeev | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
| May 2021 | Artyom Timofeev | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Artyom Timofeev | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
| Aug 2020 | Artyom Timofeev | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2017 | Nikita Matinian | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Oct 2016 | Artyom Timofeev | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-RUS blitz |
| Aug 2014 | Nikita Matinian | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | St Petersburg Summer Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Artyom Timofeev and Nikita Matinian?
In 10 recorded games, Artyom Timofeev has 5 wins, Nikita Matinian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Artyom Timofeev and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2014 to May 2023.
What openings do Artyom Timofeev and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.