Boris Savchenko vs Nikita Matinian
GM Boris Savchenko (2490) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Boris Savchenko and Nikita Matinian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2012 and the most recent in May 2026. Savchenko leads 7 wins to 0, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savchenko with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Matinian with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | TCh-RUS Premier 2026 |
| Oct 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Italian Game | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Dec 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Levitov Christmas Online Q4 |
| Dec 2020 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 16th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Feb 2018 | Nikita Matinian | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 14th Moscow Open A |
| Apr 2017 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2016 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS rapid |
| Mar 2016 | Nikita Matinian | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2016 | Nikita Matinian | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2013 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Moscow Open A |
| Jan 2012 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Moscow Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Boris Savchenko and Nikita Matinian?
In 11 recorded games, Boris Savchenko has 7 wins, Nikita Matinian has 0 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Boris Savchenko and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2012 to May 2026.
What openings do Boris Savchenko and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Van 't Kruijs Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.