Pablo Salinas Herrera vs Nikita Matinian
GM Pablo Salinas Herrera (2447) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Pablo Salinas Herrera and Nikita Matinian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Herrera leads 6 wins to 3, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Herrera | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrera with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Matinian with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Herrera | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Herrera | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2021 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Chess.com Bullet Open 2 |
| Dec 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Dec 2020 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pablo Salinas Herrera and Nikita Matinian?
In 10 recorded games, Pablo Salinas Herrera has 6 wins, Nikita Matinian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Pablo Salinas Herrera and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Pablo Salinas Herrera and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.