Baadur Jobava vs Nikita Matinian
GM Baadur Jobava (2572) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Baadur Jobava and Nikita Matinian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2013 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Jobava leads 7 wins to 3, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jobava | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobava with White | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Matinian with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jobava | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jobava | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Baadur Jobava | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Orsay Blitz Open |
| Oct 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Baadur Jobava | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Baadur Jobava | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Baadur Jobava | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Sep 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2015 | Nikita Matinian | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-EU rapid |
| May 2013 | Nikita Matinian | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14th ch-EUR |
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What is the head-to-head score between Baadur Jobava and Nikita Matinian?
In 11 recorded games, Baadur Jobava has 7 wins, Nikita Matinian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Baadur Jobava and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2013 to Sep 2023.
What openings do Baadur Jobava and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.