Nikita Matinian vs V Pranav
GM Nikita Matinian (2389) · GM V Pranav (2666)
Nikita Matinian and V Pranav have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2022 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Matinian leads 4 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matinian | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matinian with White | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Pranav with White | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matinian | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matinian | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Nikita Matinian | V Pranav | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| May 2025 | Nikita Matinian | V Pranav | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Asian Individual |
| Jan 2025 | Nikita Matinian | V Pranav | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Nikita Matinian | V Pranav | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Nikita Matinian | V Pranav | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | V Pranav | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Nikita Matinian | V Pranav | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | V Pranav | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Nikita Matinian | V Pranav | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | V Pranav | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | V Pranav | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | V Pranav | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Speed Chess Q1 |
| May 2022 | V Pranav | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Matinian and V Pranav?
In 13 recorded games, Nikita Matinian has 4 wins, V Pranav has 9 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Nikita Matinian and V Pranav played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2022 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Nikita Matinian and V Pranav play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.