Maxim Matlakov vs Igor Kovalenko
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Igor Kovalenko (2672)
Maxim Matlakov and Igor Kovalenko have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2009 and the most recent in Jun 2023. Matlakov leads 6 wins to 4, with 4 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kovalenko with White | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Jun 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Jun 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Apr 2022 | Igor Kovalenko | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Igor Kovalenko | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 KO |
| Mar 2022 | Igor Kovalenko | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Jun 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 18th ch-EU |
| Jul 2016 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Poikovsky Karpov 17th |
| Feb 2016 | Igor Kovalenko | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2014 | Igor Kovalenko | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | St Petersburg Summer Rapid |
| Aug 2012 | Maxim Matlakov | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Botvinnik Memorial Blitz Open |
| Oct 2009 | Igor Kovalenko | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17th Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Igor Kovalenko?
In 14 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 6 wins, Igor Kovalenko has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Igor Kovalenko played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2009 to Jun 2023.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Igor Kovalenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.