Vugar Rasulov vs Nikita Matinian
GM Vugar Rasulov (2538) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Vugar Rasulov and Nikita Matinian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Rasulov leads 8 wins to 1, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasulov with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Matinian with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Vugar Rasulov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Gunderam Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Apr 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz |
| May 2021 | Vugar Rasulov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Vugar Rasulov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 |
| Feb 2021 | Vugar Rasulov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Vugar Rasulov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vugar Rasulov and Nikita Matinian?
In 10 recorded games, Vugar Rasulov has 8 wins, Nikita Matinian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Vugar Rasulov and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Vugar Rasulov and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.