Maxim Matlakov vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Maxim Matlakov and Grigoriy Oparin have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2016 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Matlakov leads 9 wins to 5, with 6 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Oparin with White | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | G Oparin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | English Opening | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Apr 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss |
| Jan 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Catalan | Kazan Mayors Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 5th Bryansk Zilberstein Memorial |
| May 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Catalan | 28th chT-RUS |
| Jan 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Jan 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Jun 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Torre Attack | 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Apr 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2018 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2018 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Moscow Tal Memorial Qualifier |
| Feb 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Qualifier |
| Jul 2017 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 70th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2016 | Maxim Matlakov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 69th ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 20 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 9 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jun 2016 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (3 games), followed by the English Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.