Maxim Matlakov vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Maxim Matlakov and Alireza Firouzja have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2018 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Matlakov leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Firouzja with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Chess.com Bullet Open 2 |
| Jul 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 33rd Leon Blitz Open |
| Jun 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue |
Interactive board, all 10 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Alireza Firouzja?
In 10 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 3 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2018 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.