Tuan Minh Le vs Nikita Matinian
GM Tuan Minh Le (2585) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Tuan Minh Le and Nikita Matinian have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Le leads 8 wins to 4, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Le | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Matinian with White | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Le | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Le | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Tuan Minh Le | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue 27th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Tuan Minh Le | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue 13th Oct 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Tuan Minh Le | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | Titled Tue 22nd Sep 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Tuan Minh Le | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue 15th Sep 2026 |
| Nov 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Tuan Minh Le | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Tuan Minh Le | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Tuan Minh Le | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Tuan Minh Le | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Tuan Minh Le | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Tuan Minh Le | 1-0 | Sicilian | Speed Chess GP2 |
| May 2020 | Tuan Minh Le | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2016 | Tuan Minh Le | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Tuan Minh Le and Nikita Matinian?
In 12 recorded games, Tuan Minh Le has 8 wins, Nikita Matinian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Tuan Minh Le and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2016 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Tuan Minh Le and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.