Igor Lysyj vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Igor Lysyj (2518) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Igor Lysyj and Maxim Matlakov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2008 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Lysyj leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lysyj with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Matlakov with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Lysyj | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Igor Lysyj | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Lysyj | 1-0 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Igor Lysyj | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Jul 2021 | Igor Lysyj | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| May 2015 | Igor Lysyj | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Lysyj | 0-1 | London System | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Igor Lysyj | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Igor Lysyj | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 67th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Aug 2012 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Botvinnik Memorial Blitz Open |
| Jun 2011 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 64th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2009 | Igor Lysyj | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2008 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Igor Lysyj and Maxim Matlakov?
In 14 recorded games, Igor Lysyj has 3 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Igor Lysyj and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2008 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Igor Lysyj and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the Catalan (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.