Ernesto Inarkiev vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Ernesto Inarkiev and Maxim Matlakov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2012 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Inarkiev leads 1 wins to 1, with 12 draws (14% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inarkiev with White | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Matlakov with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Réti Opening | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | New Year Festival Blitz |
| May 2021 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 28th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2019 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 72nd ch-RUS |
| Mar 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 3rd Sharjah Masters |
| Dec 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-RUS 70th |
| Dec 2016 | Maxim Matlakov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| May 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2012 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | St Petersburg Cup Rapid |
| Jun 2012 | Maxim Matlakov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 65th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Mar 2012 | Maxim Matlakov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 13th EU-ch |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ernesto Inarkiev and Maxim Matlakov?
In 14 recorded games, Ernesto Inarkiev has 1 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Ernesto Inarkiev and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Mar 2012 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Ernesto Inarkiev and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.