Igor Kovalenko vs Nikita Matinian
GM Igor Kovalenko (2672) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Igor Kovalenko and Nikita Matinian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2013 and the most recent in Oct 2023. Kovalenko leads 9 wins to 2, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalenko with White | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Matinian with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Jun 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Sicilian | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Nov 2022 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| Nov 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 24 |
| Feb 2021 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 |
| Feb 2021 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Gipslis Memorial Blitz |
| Apr 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2013 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 21st Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Igor Kovalenko and Nikita Matinian?
In 11 recorded games, Igor Kovalenko has 9 wins, Nikita Matinian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Igor Kovalenko and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2013 to Oct 2023.
What openings do Igor Kovalenko and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.