Nikita Matinian vs Kirill Klukin
GM Nikita Matinian (2389) · IM Kirill Klukin (2400)
Nikita Matinian and Kirill Klukin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2024 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Matinian leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matinian | Draws | Klukin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matinian with White | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Klukin with White | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matinian | Draws | Klukin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matinian | Draws | Klukin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Kirill Klukin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Kirill Klukin | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tuesday |
| Apr 2026 | Kirill Klukin | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2025 | Kirill Klukin | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Kirill Klukin | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Kirill Klukin | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Yuri Dokhoian Mem Rapid |
| Sep 2024 | Kirill Klukin | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Kirill Klukin | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Kirill Klukin | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Kirill Klukin | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Matinian and Kirill Klukin?
In 10 recorded games, Nikita Matinian has 1 wins, Kirill Klukin has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Nikita Matinian and Kirill Klukin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2024 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Nikita Matinian and Kirill Klukin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.