Maxim Matlakov vs Levon Aronian
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Maxim Matlakov and Levon Aronian have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Matlakov leads 4 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bishop's Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Aronian with White | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | AI Cup Play In |
| Sep 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Apr 2022 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | London System | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Italian Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Levon Aronian | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2016 | Maxim Matlakov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Maxim Matlakov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Levon Aronian?
In 24 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 4 wins, Levon Aronian has 9 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bishop's Opening (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.