Boris Savchenko vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Boris Savchenko (2490) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Boris Savchenko and Maxim Matlakov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2009 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Savchenko leads 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savchenko with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Matlakov with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Boris Savchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Aeroflot Open A 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Boris Savchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Boris Savchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Catalan | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2018 | Boris Savchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | King's Gambit | ch-RUS rapid |
| Nov 2016 | Maxim Matlakov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2011 | Boris Savchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-RUS rapid |
| Sep 2009 | Boris Savchenko | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Italian Game | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Boris Savchenko and Maxim Matlakov?
In 11 recorded games, Boris Savchenko has 5 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Boris Savchenko and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2009 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Boris Savchenko and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.