Nikita Matinian vs Christopher Woojin Yoo
GM Nikita Matinian (2389) · GM Christopher Woojin Yoo (2607)
Nikita Matinian and Christopher Woojin Yoo have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2021 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Matinian leads 2 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bird's opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matinian | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matinian with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Yoo with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matinian | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matinian | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| Jun 2021 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Matinian and Christopher Woojin Yoo?
In 11 recorded games, Nikita Matinian has 2 wins, Christopher Woojin Yoo has 8 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nikita Matinian and Christopher Woojin Yoo played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2021 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Nikita Matinian and Christopher Woojin Yoo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bird's opening (1 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.