Erwin L'Ami vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Erwin L'Ami (2592) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Erwin L'Ami and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in Oct 2025. L'Ami leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | L'Ami | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ami with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Naiditsch with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | L'Ami | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | L'Ami | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Arkadij Naiditsch | E L'Ami | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28th Hoogeveen Crown |
| Oct 2025 | E L'Ami | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Sicilian | 28th Hoogeveen Crown |
| Feb 2018 | Erwin L'Ami | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
| Oct 2016 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Erwin L'Ami | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Douglas IoM Open |
| Nov 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Erwin L'Ami | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9th WchT |
| Nov 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Erwin L'Ami | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Bundesliga 2011-12 |
| Aug 2011 | Erwin L'Ami | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 15th Vlissingen HZ Open |
| Jan 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Erwin L'Ami | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Corus B |
| Mar 2007 | Erwin L'Ami | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-NED 0607 |
| Jan 2006 | Erwin L'Ami | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Corus B |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Erwin L'Ami and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 10 recorded games, Erwin L'Ami has 2 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Erwin L'Ami and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2006 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Erwin L'Ami and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.