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Maxim Matlakov vs Matthias Bluebaum

GM Maxim Matlakov (2596) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2689)

9
Matlakov wins
8
draws
5
Bluebaum wins
22
games

Maxim Matlakov and Matthias Bluebaum have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2015 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Matlakov leads 9 wins to 5, with 8 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesMatlakovDrawsBluebaum
Matlakov with White12543
Bluebaum with White10442

Results by time format

FormatGamesMatlakovDrawsBluebaum
Blitz18855
Classical2020
Rapid2110

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesMatlakovDrawsBluebaum
E51Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System2110
D00Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation2200
D35Indian Defense2002
D37Indian Defense2110
D05Queen's Pawn Game1100
D06London System1100
A57Benoni Defense1100
D02Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation1001

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jun 2026Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum0-1Nimzo-Larsen AttackTitled Tue 9th Jun 2026
Jul 2024Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum0-1Réti OpeningTitled Tue Early
Jan 2024Matthias BluebaumMaxim Matlakov1-0Indian DefenseTitled Tue Late
Jul 2023Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum1-0Queen's Pawn GameTitled Tue Late
Mar 2023Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum1/2-1/2CatalanTitled Tue Early
Mar 2022Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum1-0CatalanChess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss
Mar 2022Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian DefenseChess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss
Aug 2021Matthias BluebaumMaxim Matlakov0-1Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemMatlakov-Bluebaum Match
Aug 2021Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum1/2-1/2Slav DefenseMatlakov-Bluebaum Match
Aug 2021Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum0-1Indian DefenseMatlakov-Bluebaum Match
Aug 2021Matthias BluebaumMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemMatlakov-Bluebaum Match
Aug 2021Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum1-0Benoni DefenseMatlakov-Bluebaum Match
Aug 2021Matthias BluebaumMaxim Matlakov0-1London SystemMatlakov-Bluebaum Match
Aug 2021Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum1-0Indian DefenseMatlakov-Bluebaum Match
Aug 2021Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum1-0Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseMatlakov-Bluebaum Match
Aug 2021Maxim MatlakovMatthias Bluebaum1/2-1/2Indian DefenseMatlakov-Bluebaum Match
Aug 2021Matthias BluebaumMaxim Matlakov1-0Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin VariationMatlakov-Bluebaum Match
Aug 2021Matthias BluebaumMaxim Matlakov0-1Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin VariationMatlakov-Bluebaum Match
Apr 2020Matthias BluebaumMaxim Matlakov0-1Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin VariationTitled Tue
Oct 2019Matthias BluebaumMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Slav DefenseFIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss
Dec 2015Matthias BluebaumMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Slav DefenseQatar Masters Open
Apr 2015Matthias BluebaumMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Queen's Indian Defense14th Moscow Aeroflot Open A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Matthias Bluebaum?

In 22 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 9 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.

How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?

Our database records 22 games between them, from Apr 2015 to Jun 2026.

What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.