Maxim Matlakov vs Aleksey Goganov
Maxim Matlakov (35, GM, RUS) and Aleksey Goganov (35, GM, RUS) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Matlakov leads with 7 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at SPb Blitz Championship 2021 Men, Final drew. With current classical ratings of 2598 and 2497, the Elo model gives Matlakov a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2598 vs 2497 (Δ +101)
With Maxim Matlakov as white
58% Maxim21% draw21% Aleksey
With Aleksey Goganov as white
47% Maxim25% draw28% Aleksey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxim Matlakov | Aleksey Goganov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2598 | 2497+4 |
| Peak rating | 2738 · Nov 2017 | 2643 · Nov 2016 |
| Peak age | 26 | 25 |
| World rank now | #160 | #600 |
| World rank peak | #22 | #125 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #38 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,331 | 1,828 |
| Months active | 217 | 201 |
| % white wins | 50% | 51% |
| % black wins | 37% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2546 | 2462 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 124 | 169 |
Best Win
Maxim Matlakov
Aleksey Goganov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maxim Matlakov
Aleksey Goganov