Mikhail Demidov vs Nikita Matinian
GM Mikhail Demidov (2513) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Mikhail Demidov and Nikita Matinian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2014 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Demidov leads 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Demidov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demidov with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Matinian with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Demidov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Demidov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C03 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Mikhail Demidov | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | TCh-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Jan 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Mikhail Demidov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Aug 2023 | Mikhail Demidov | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Aug 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Mikhail Demidov | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Mikhail Demidov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Mikhail Demidov | 1-0 | French Defense | Sochi Lobanov Memorial Rapid |
| May 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Mikhail Demidov | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Gran Canaria May Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Mikhail Demidov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
| Nov 2019 | Mikhail Demidov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2014 | Nikita Matinian | Mikhail Demidov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | 75th Elets A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Demidov and Nikita Matinian?
In 10 recorded games, Mikhail Demidov has 5 wins, Nikita Matinian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Mikhail Demidov and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2014 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Mikhail Demidov and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.