Maxim Matlakov vs Yangyi Yu
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Yangyi Yu (2706)
Maxim Matlakov and Yangyi Yu have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2011 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Matlakov leads 4 wins to 3, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Yu with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Catalan | World Rapid 2025 |
| Mar 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17th Gibraltar Masters |
| Nov 2016 | Yangyi Yu | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Maxim Matlakov | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | RUS-CHN Summit 10th |
| Jul 2015 | Yangyi Yu | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9th CHN-RUS Summit |
| Jun 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Yangyi Yu | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | RUS-CHN Summit 8th Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Maxim Matlakov | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | RUS-CHN Summit 8th Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Maxim Matlakov | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | RUS-CHN Summit 8th |
| Feb 2011 | Yangyi Yu | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Moscow Open E |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Yangyi Yu?
In 12 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 4 wins, Yangyi Yu has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Yangyi Yu played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2011 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Yangyi Yu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.