Nikita Matinian vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Nikita Matinian (2389) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Nikita Matinian and Matthias Bluebaum have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Matinian leads 1 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matinian | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matinian with White | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Bluebaum with White | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matinian | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matinian | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Jul 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Airthings Masters Play In |
| May 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess GP3 |
| Jul 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 33rd Leon Blitz Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Matinian and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 12 recorded games, Nikita Matinian has 1 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 11 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Nikita Matinian and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Nikita Matinian and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (4 games), followed by the French Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.