Nikita Matinian vs Alexander Donchenko
GM Nikita Matinian (2389) · GM Alexander Donchenko (2611)
Nikita Matinian and Alexander Donchenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Matinian leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matinian | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matinian with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Donchenko with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matinian | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matinian | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 2nd 3-0 Thu 15th Oct 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 3rd Sep 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Julius Baer Play In |
| Jul 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2016 | Nikita Matinian | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Matinian and Alexander Donchenko?
In 10 recorded games, Nikita Matinian has 4 wins, Alexander Donchenko has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nikita Matinian and Alexander Donchenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2016 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Nikita Matinian and Alexander Donchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.