Nikita Matinian vs Rudik Makarian
GM Nikita Matinian (2389) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Nikita Matinian and Rudik Makarian have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2022 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Matinian leads 2 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matinian | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matinian with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Makarian with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matinian | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matinian | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C09 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Mar 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| May 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Nov 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Philidor | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Matinian and Rudik Makarian?
In 13 recorded games, Nikita Matinian has 2 wins, Rudik Makarian has 10 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nikita Matinian and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2022 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Nikita Matinian and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.