Larry Christiansen vs James Tarjan
GM Larry Christiansen (2563) · GM James Tarjan (2227)
Larry Christiansen and James Tarjan have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1976 and the most recent in Jul 2021. Christiansen leads 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Tarjan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansen with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tarjan with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Tarjan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Tarjan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | James Tarjan | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jan 1984 | Larry Christiansen | James Tarjan | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1983 | James Tarjan | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | ch-USA |
| Jul 1981 | James Tarjan | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-USA/Zonal |
| Jan 1981 | Larry Christiansen | James Tarjan | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 82nd US Open |
| Jul 1980 | James Tarjan | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saratoga Paul Masson |
| Jan 1978 | James Tarjan | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Oct 1977 | Larry Christiansen | James Tarjan | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-USA |
| Jan 1977 | James Tarjan | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Saratoga Paul Masson |
| Jan 1976 | James Tarjan | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | San Francisco Golden Gate Open |
Interactive board, all 10 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Larry Christiansen and James Tarjan?
In 10 recorded games, Larry Christiansen has 4 wins, James Tarjan has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Larry Christiansen and James Tarjan played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1976 to Jul 2021.
What openings do Larry Christiansen and James Tarjan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.