Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara vs Nikita Matinian
GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2650) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Nikita Matinian have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Alcantara leads 10 wins to 3, with 1 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantara with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Matinian with White | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| May 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Aug 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Nikita Matinian?
In 14 recorded games, Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara has 10 wins, Nikita Matinian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Nov 2020 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Nimzowitsch Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.