Mikhail Kobalia vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Mikhail Kobalia (2529) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Mikhail Kobalia and Maxim Matlakov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2009 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Kobalia leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobalia with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Matlakov with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Mihail Kobalia | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Mar 2022 | Mihail Kobalia | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5th Bryansk Zilberstein Memorial |
| Jun 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Nov 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 27th chT-RUS |
| Aug 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 19th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| May 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | London System | 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Apr 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2009 | Maxim Matlakov | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 17th Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Kobalia and Maxim Matlakov?
In 10 recorded games, Mikhail Kobalia has 1 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Mikhail Kobalia and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2009 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Mikhail Kobalia and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.