Maxim Matlakov vs Volodar Murzin
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Maxim Matlakov and Volodar Murzin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Matlakov leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Murzin with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Maxim Matlakov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Sep 2025 | Volodar Murzin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2025 | Volodar Murzin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Oct 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-RUS 76th |
| Jun 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 23rd Dubai Open A |
| Dec 2022 | Volodar Murzin | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Volodar Murzin | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 75th ch-RUS |
| Apr 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Volodar Murzin | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 19th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Volodar Murzin?
In 11 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 4 wins, Volodar Murzin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.