Boris Gelfand vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Boris Gelfand and Erigaisi Arjun have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Gelfand leads 0 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Arjun with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40th ECC Open |
| Jun 2025 | Boris Gelfand | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Dec 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | English Opening | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 9th |
| May 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Catalan | 28th Sigeman & Co |
| Apr 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | London System | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
| Dec 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 11 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 0 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.