Denis Lazavik vs Nikita Matinian
GM Denis Lazavik (2621) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Denis Lazavik and Nikita Matinian have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Lazavik leads 10 wins to 2, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazavik with White | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Matinian with White | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Denis Lazavik | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Denis Lazavik | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Lazavik and Nikita Matinian?
In 13 recorded games, Denis Lazavik has 10 wins, Nikita Matinian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Denis Lazavik and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Denis Lazavik and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.