Maxim Matlakov vs Vladislav Artemiev
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Vladislav Artemiev (2653)
Maxim Matlakov and Vladislav Artemiev have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2012 and the most recent in May 2025. Matlakov leads 5 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 18 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Artemiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 16 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Artemiev with White | 17 | 2 | 9 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Artemiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 19 | 1 | 13 | 5 |
| Blitz | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Artemiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Aug 2024 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| Oct 2023 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS 76th |
| Dec 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 75th ch-RUS |
| Jan 2022 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Kazan Mayors Cup |
| Dec 2021 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| May 2021 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup Europe Swiss playoff |
| Mar 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Dec 2020 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-RUS 73rd |
| Jun 2020 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 72nd ch-RUS |
| Dec 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Moscow Eliseev Memorial 1 |
| Dec 2016 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| May 2015 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-RUS 22nd |
| Nov 2014 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2014 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2014 | Vladislav Artemiev | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS Cup final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Vladislav Artemiev?
In 33 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 5 wins, Vladislav Artemiev has 10 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Vladislav Artemiev played each other?
Our database records 33 games between them, from Jun 2012 to May 2025.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Vladislav Artemiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.