Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Vadim Zvjaginsev and Maxim Matlakov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2009 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Zvjaginsev leads 2 wins to 1, with 9 draws (25% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvjaginsev with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Matlakov with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-RUS Rapid 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | TCh-RUS Premier |
| May 2024 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 31st chT-RUS |
| Oct 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Aug 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| May 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 24th chT-RUS |
| Mar 2016 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Oct 2015 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 67th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2012 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | St Petersburg Cup Rapid |
| Sep 2009 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vadim Zvjaginsev and Maxim Matlakov?
In 12 recorded games, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 2 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Vadim Zvjaginsev and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2009 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Vadim Zvjaginsev and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.