Zhamsaran Tsydypov vs Nikita Matinian
GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov (2509) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Nikita Matinian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2017 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Tsydypov leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsydypov with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Matinian with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E62 | Old Indian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Voronezh Open |
| Sep 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
| Dec 2020 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Old Indian | Levitov Christmas Online Q4 |
| Jan 2017 | Nikita Matinian | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Nikita Matinian?
In 10 recorded games, Zhamsaran Tsydypov has 4 wins, Nikita Matinian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2017 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.