Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
20
Nepomniachtchi wins
16
draws
16
Arjun wins
52
games
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Erigaisi Arjun have played 52 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 20 wins to 16, with 16 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Arjun with White | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 37 | 16 | 9 | 12 |
| Rapid | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 52 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3rd UzChess Cup 2026 | Masters |
| Apr 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Jerusalem Masters |
| Jul 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Esports World Cup |
| Jul 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Esports World Cup |
| Jul 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Catalan | Esports World Cup |
| Jul 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Esports World Cup |
| Jun 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2nd UzChess Cup Masters |
| May 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| Feb 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chessable Masters Losers |
| Feb 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Chessable Masters Losers |
| Dec 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Center Game | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Speed Chess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 52 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 20 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 16 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 52 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games), followed by the Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.