Nikita Matinian vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Nikita Matinian (2389) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Nikita Matinian and Andrey Esipenko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Matinian leads 1 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matinian | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matinian with White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Esipenko with White | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matinian | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matinian | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Italian Game | Aeroflot Open A 2026 |
| Aug 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Mar 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-RUS Rapid 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | TCh-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Sep 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Nov 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | PNWCC Online Masters WOO |
| Jun 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Matinian and Andrey Esipenko?
In 11 recorded games, Nikita Matinian has 1 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 10 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Nikita Matinian and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Nikita Matinian and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.