Aleksandr Shimanov vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2759)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Erigaisi Arjun have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Shimanov leads 4 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Arjun with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | World Rapid 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Erigaisi Arjun | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 14 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 4 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 8 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.