Maxim Matlakov vs Daniil Dubov
Maxim Matlakov (35, GM, RUS) and Daniil Dubov (30, GM, RUS) have met 16 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 14 draws — a 88% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2598 and 2654, the Elo model gives Dubov a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2598 vs 2654 (Δ -56)
With Maxim Matlakov as white
33% Maxim28% draw39% Daniil
With Daniil Dubov as white
25% Maxim24% draw51% Daniil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxim Matlakov | Daniil Dubov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2598 | 2654 |
| Peak rating | 2738 · Nov 2017 | 2720 · Dec 2021 |
| Peak age | 26 | 25 |
| World rank now | #160 | #61 |
| World rank peak | #22 | #24 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,331 | 1,073 |
| Months active | 217 | 198 |
| % white wins | 50% | 46% |
| % black wins | 37% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2546 | 2566 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 124 | 98 |
Best Win
Maxim Matlakov
Daniil Dubov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maxim Matlakov
Daniil Dubov