Matvey Galchenko vs Matthias Bluebaum
IM Matvey Galchenko (2440) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2689)
Matvey Galchenko and Matthias Bluebaum have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2022 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Galchenko leads 12 wins to 7, with 4 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galchenko with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Bluebaum with White | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Matvey Galchenko and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 23 recorded games, Matvey Galchenko has 12 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 7 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Matvey Galchenko and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Nov 2022 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Matvey Galchenko and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.