Matvey Galchenko vs Viacheslav Tikhonov
IM Matvey Galchenko (2440) · CM Viacheslav Tikhonov (2148)
Matvey Galchenko and Viacheslav Tikhonov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2024 and the most recent in May 2026. Galchenko leads 8 wins to 2, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (4 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Tikhonov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galchenko with White | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Tikhonov with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Tikhonov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Tikhonov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Viacheslav Tikhonov | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Viacheslav Tikhonov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Viacheslav Tikhonov | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Viacheslav Tikhonov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Viacheslav Tikhonov | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Viacheslav Tikhonov | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Viacheslav Tikhonov | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Viacheslav Tikhonov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Viacheslav Tikhonov | Matvey Galchenko | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Viacheslav Tikhonov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Viacheslav Tikhonov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Matvey Galchenko and Viacheslav Tikhonov?
In 11 recorded games, Matvey Galchenko has 8 wins, Viacheslav Tikhonov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Matvey Galchenko and Viacheslav Tikhonov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2024 to May 2026.
What openings do Matvey Galchenko and Viacheslav Tikhonov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (4 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.