Karina Ambartsumova vs Nikita Matinian
IM Karina Ambartsumova (2372) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Karina Ambartsumova and Nikita Matinian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2022 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Ambartsumova leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambartsumova with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Matinian with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 2nd 3-0 Thu 22nd Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 2nd 3-0 Thu 8th Oct 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 8th Sep 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Karina Ambartsumova | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess Q1 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Karina Ambartsumova and Nikita Matinian?
In 11 recorded games, Karina Ambartsumova has 3 wins, Nikita Matinian has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Karina Ambartsumova and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2022 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Karina Ambartsumova and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.