Ward Al-Tarboush vs Nikita Matinian
FM Ward Al-Tarboush (2243) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Ward Al-Tarboush and Nikita Matinian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Al-Tarboush leads 1 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Al-Tarboush | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Tarboush with White | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Matinian with White | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Al-Tarboush | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Al-Tarboush | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Nikita Matinian | W Al Tarbosh | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | W Al Tarbosh | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Ward Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Ward Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Ward Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Ward Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Ward Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Ward Al Tarbosh | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Ward Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Ward Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Arena May 8th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ward Al-Tarboush and Nikita Matinian?
In 10 recorded games, Ward Al-Tarboush has 1 wins, Nikita Matinian has 9 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Ward Al-Tarboush and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2021 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Ward Al-Tarboush and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.