Denis Khismatullin vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Denis Khismatullin (2522) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Denis Khismatullin and Maxim Matlakov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2004 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Khismatullin leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khismatullin with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Matlakov with White | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Mar 2016 | Maxim Matlakov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Catalan | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Oct 2015 | Maxim Matlakov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2014 | Denis Khismatullin | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | RUS Cup final |
| Apr 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS 20th |
| Apr 2012 | Maxim Matlakov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19th chT-RUS |
| Nov 2011 | Maxim Matlakov | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2011 | Denis Khismatullin | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Sep 2011 | Denis Khismatullin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 7th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Oct 2004 | Denis Khismatullin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 12th Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Khismatullin and Maxim Matlakov?
In 11 recorded games, Denis Khismatullin has 1 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Denis Khismatullin and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2004 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Denis Khismatullin and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.