Nikolai Vlassov vs Nikita Matinian
IM Nikolai Vlassov (2322) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Nikolai Vlassov and Nikita Matinian have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Vlassov leads 6 wins to 5, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlassov with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Matinian with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Nikolai Vlassov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Nikolai Vlassov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Nikolai Vlassov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Nikolai Vlassov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Sveshnikov Memorial Open |
| Dec 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Nikolai Vlassov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Q3 |
| Sep 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Nikolai Vlassov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikolai Vlassov and Nikita Matinian?
In 14 recorded games, Nikolai Vlassov has 6 wins, Nikita Matinian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Nikolai Vlassov and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Nikolai Vlassov and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.