Maxim Matlakov vs Anish Giri
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Maxim Matlakov and Anish Giri have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2017 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Matlakov leads 0 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (13% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Giri with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Julius Baer Play In Match |
| Jul 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Julius Baer Play In Match |
| Jul 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Julius Baer Play In Match |
| May 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Anish Giri | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2021 | Anish Giri | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Yasnaya Polyana Tolstoy Memorial |
| Nov 2020 | Anish Giri | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Anish Giri | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Anish Giri | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 80th Tata Steel Masters |
| May 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 24th chT-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Anish Giri?
In 15 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 0 wins, Anish Giri has 2 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from May 2017 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.