Gata Kamsky vs Meri Arabidze
GM Gata Kamsky (2586) · IM Meri Arabidze (2363)
Gata Kamsky and Meri Arabidze have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2021 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Kamsky leads 7 wins to 0, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Arabidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Arabidze with White | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Arabidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Arabidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ? | ? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Gata Kamsky | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 2nd 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Gata Kamsky | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | ? | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A |
| May 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Meri Arabidze | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Meri Arabidze | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Meri Arabidze?
In 10 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 7 wins, Meri Arabidze has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Meri Arabidze played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2021 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Meri Arabidze play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.