Maxim Matlakov vs M. Amin Tabatabaei
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722)
Maxim Matlakov and M. Amin Tabatabaei have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Matlakov leads 4 wins to 3, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Tabatabaei with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-HUN Rapid |
| Jul 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Budapest Hetenyi Memorial |
| Jul 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk21 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| May 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Jul 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Catalan | PNWCC Online Masters WOO |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and M. Amin Tabatabaei?
In 13 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 4 wins, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and M. Amin Tabatabaei played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and M. Amin Tabatabaei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.