Nikita Matinian vs Matvey Galchenko
GM Nikita Matinian (2389) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Nikita Matinian and Matvey Galchenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in May 2025. Matinian leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bird's opening (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matinian | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matinian with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Galchenko with White | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matinian | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matinian | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Matvey Galchenko | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Matinian and Matvey Galchenko?
In 10 recorded games, Nikita Matinian has 3 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 7 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Nikita Matinian and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2022 to May 2025.
What openings do Nikita Matinian and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bird's opening (4 games), followed by the French: Winawer Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.