Sanan Sjugirov vs Nikita Matinian
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Sanan Sjugirov and Nikita Matinian have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2009 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Sjugirov leads 16 wins to 3, with 4 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| Matinian with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Classical | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Rat Defense | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Sep 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Speed Chess GP1 |
| May 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Arena May 8th |
| Mar 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Dec 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Sep 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Jun 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2018 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2015 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 11th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Feb 2009 | Sanan Sjugirov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Moscow Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Nikita Matinian?
In 23 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 16 wins, Nikita Matinian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Feb 2009 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.