Ward Al-Tarboush vs Matvey Galchenko
FM Ward Al-Tarboush (2243) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Ward Al-Tarboush and Matvey Galchenko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Al-Tarboush leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bird's opening (4 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Al-Tarboush | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Tarboush with White | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Galchenko with White | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Al-Tarboush | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Al-Tarboush | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Al Tarbosh,W | 1-0 | English Opening | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | W Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tuesday |
| Dec 2025 | W Al Tarbosh | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Latvian Gambit | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | W Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | Bird's opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | W Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Ward Al Tarbosh | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Ward Al Tarbosh | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Ward Al Tarbosh | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Reversed Chigorin | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Ward Al Tarbosh | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Ward Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2020 | Matvey Galchenko | Ward Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ward Al-Tarboush and Matvey Galchenko?
In 11 recorded games, Ward Al-Tarboush has 2 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 9 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Ward Al-Tarboush and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Ward Al-Tarboush and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bird's opening (4 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.