Maxim Matlakov vs Ivan Rozum
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Ivan Rozum (2464)
Maxim Matlakov and Ivan Rozum have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2008 and the most recent in May 2026. Matlakov leads 5 wins to 2, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Rozum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rozum with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Rozum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Rozum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D42 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ivan Rozum | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | TCh-RUS Premier 2026 |
| Mar 2025 | I Rozum | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Aeroflot Open A |
| Oct 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Ivan Rozum | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS 76th |
| Jun 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Ivan Rozum | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Oct 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | Ivan Rozum | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-RUS rapid |
| Jun 2015 | Maxim Matlakov | Ivan Rozum | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 68th ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2015 | Ivan Rozum | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Mar 2011 | Ivan Rozum | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-RUS U20 |
| Mar 2011 | Maxim Matlakov | Ivan Rozum | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-RUS U20 |
| Nov 2009 | Ivan Rozum | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch U18 |
| Feb 2009 | Ivan Rozum | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-St Petersburg 81st |
| Aug 2008 | Maxim Matlakov | Ivan Rozum | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | chT-RUS Clubs U18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Ivan Rozum?
In 12 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 5 wins, Ivan Rozum has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Ivan Rozum played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2008 to May 2026.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Ivan Rozum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.