Frederik Svane vs Nikita Matinian
GM Frederik Svane (2657) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Frederik Svane and Nikita Matinian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2021 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Svane leads 9 wins to 1, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svane | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svane with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Matinian with White | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svane | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svane | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | Italian Game | 2nd 3-0 Thu 22nd Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Frederik Svane | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue 13th Oct 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Frederik Svane | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Frederik Svane | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| Feb 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2021 | Frederik Svane | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Arena May 8th |
| Jan 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Jan 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
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What is the head-to-head score between Frederik Svane and Nikita Matinian?
In 11 recorded games, Frederik Svane has 9 wins, Nikita Matinian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Frederik Svane and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2021 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Frederik Svane and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.