Maxim Matlakov vs Evgeny A. Levin
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Evgeny A. Levin (2391)
Maxim Matlakov and Evgeny A. Levin have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2008 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Matlakov leads 7 wins to 0, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Levin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Levin with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Levin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Levin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | Ev Levin | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2021 | Evgeny A. Levin | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Torre Attack | St Petersburg Blitz |
| Apr 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Evgeny A. Levin | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | St Petersburg Blechzin Memorial |
| Oct 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Evgeny A. Levin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22nd Chigorin Memorial |
| Aug 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Evgeny A. Levin | 1-0 | English Opening | St Petersburg Summer Rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Maxim Matlakov | Evgeny A. Levin | 1/2-1/2 | Bird's opening | St Petersburg Blitz prelim |
| Oct 2013 | Maxim Matlakov | Evgeny A. Levin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21st Chigorin Memorial |
| Sep 2013 | Evgeny A. Levin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Chepukaitis Memorial blitz prelim |
| Sep 2013 | Maxim Matlakov | Evgeny A. Levin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chepukaitis Memorial Blitz Final |
| Aug 2013 | Maxim Matlakov | Evgeny A. Levin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | St Petersburg Summer Rapid |
| Aug 2013 | Maxim Matlakov | Evgeny A. Levin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | St Petersburg Summer Blitz |
| May 2010 | Maxim Matlakov | Evgeny A. Levin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-St Petersburg 83rd |
| Feb 2009 | Evgeny A. Levin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-St Petersburg 81st |
| Jan 2008 | Maxim Matlakov | Evgeny A. Levin | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | Petrovskaya Ladya GM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Evgeny A. Levin?
In 14 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 7 wins, Evgeny A. Levin has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Evgeny A. Levin played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2008 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Evgeny A. Levin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.