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Maxim Matlakov vs Daniil Dubov

GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)

6
Matlakov wins
24
draws
11
Dubov wins
41
games

Maxim Matlakov and Daniil Dubov have played 41 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2013 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Matlakov leads 6 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 24 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesMatlakovDrawsDubov
Matlakov with White174112
Dubov with White242139

Results by time format

FormatGamesMatlakovDrawsDubov
Classical213153
Blitz14266
Rapid6132

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesMatlakovDrawsDubov
E06Catalan2020
A01Nimzovich-Larsen attack2011
B40Sicilian2020
B48Sicilian: Taimanov2002
A13English Opening: Neo-Catalan1100
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian1001
A07Réti Opening: Keres Variation1100
A13English Opening1001

Most recent 30 of 41 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2025Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2SicilianWorld Rapid 2025
May 2025Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Indian DefenseMatch of Two Capitals
May 2025Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedMatch of Two Capitals
May 2025Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Four Knights Game: Italian VariationMatch of Two Capitals
May 2025Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1-0English OpeningMatch of Two Capitals
May 2025Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Italian GameMatch of Two Capitals
May 2025Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Réti OpeningMatch of Two Capitals
May 2025Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov1-0Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseKarpov Cup - 50 years
Mar 2025Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2CatalanAeroflot Open A
Aug 2024Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Indian Defensech-RUS 77th
Jun 2024Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1-0Sicilian: TaimanovChess.com Speed Play In
Dec 2023Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Queen's Indian DefenseMoscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz
Mar 2023Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1-0Indian DefenseTitled Tue Early
Dec 2022Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2French: Tarrasch VariationWch Blitz
Sep 2022Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Scotch Game75th ch-RUS
Aug 2022Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1-0CatalanChess.com Rapid Winners
Aug 2022Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov0-1King's Indian DefenseChess.com Rapid Winners
Jun 2022Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov0-1Nimzovich-Larsen attackTitled Tue Late
Apr 2022Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2SicilianTitled Tue Early
Apr 2022Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Slav DefenseChess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss
Mar 2022Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov0-1English Opening: Neo-CatalanChess.com Rapid Wk6 KO
Mar 2022Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2CatalanChess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss
Mar 2022Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1-0Slav DefenseTitled Tue Late
Feb 2022Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1-0Sicilian: TaimanovTitled Tue Early
Dec 2021Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Slav DefenseWch Blitz
Mar 2021Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Nimzovich-Larsen attackTitled Tue
Dec 2020Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Indian Defensech-RUS 73rd
Dec 2018Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Indian DefenseWch Blitz
Feb 2018Daniil DubovMaxim Matlakov1-0Four Knights Game: Scotch VariationMoscow Tal Memorial Qualifier
Feb 2018Maxim MatlakovDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseMoscow Tal Memorial Qualifier
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Daniil Dubov?

In 41 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 6 wins, Daniil Dubov has 11 wins, and they have drawn 24 times.

How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Daniil Dubov played each other?

Our database records 41 games between them, from Apr 2013 to Dec 2025.

What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Daniil Dubov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.