Lela Javakhishvili vs Meri Arabidze
IM Lela Javakhishvili (2430) · IM Meri Arabidze (2409)
Lela Javakhishvili and Meri Arabidze have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2011 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Javakhishvili leads 4 wins to 4, with 12 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Javakhishvili | Draws | Arabidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javakhishvili with White | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Arabidze with White | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Javakhishvili | Draws | Arabidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Javakhishvili | Draws | Arabidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A90 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Meri Arabidze | Lela Javakhishvili | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 83rd ch-GEO w |
| Feb 2024 | Lela Javakhishvili | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-GEO w 81st |
| Feb 2023 | Meri Arabidze | Lela Javakhishvili | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-GEO 80th w |
| Jan 2023 | Lela Javakhishvili | Meri Arabidze | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-GEO Rapid w |
| Jun 2021 | Meri Arabidze | Lela Javakhishvili | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-GEO 78th w |
| Jul 2020 | Lela Javakhishvili | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 77th ch-GEO w |
| May 2020 | Lela Javakhishvili | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Silkway Cup Online |
| Sep 2019 | Meri Arabidze | Lela Javakhishvili | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Vani Khurtsidze Memorial |
| Sep 2018 | Lela Javakhishvili | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Telavi Lela and Bela Cup |
| Apr 2018 | Meri Arabidze | Lela Javakhishvili | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-EU ACP Blitz w |
| Feb 2018 | Lela Javakhishvili | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-GEO 75th w |
| Apr 2017 | Lela Javakhishvili | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 18th ch-EU w |
| Dec 2016 | Lela Javakhishvili | Meri Arabidze | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Jun 2016 | Lela Javakhishvili | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17th ch-EU w |
| Apr 2016 | Lela Javakhishvili | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-GEO w 73rd |
| Jan 2015 | Meri Arabidze | Lela Javakhishvili | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-GEO w 72nd |
| Oct 2014 | Meri Arabidze | Lela Javakhishvili | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-GEO Club |
| Feb 2014 | Meri Arabidze | Lela Javakhishvili | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-GEO w 71st |
| Mar 2012 | Meri Arabidze | Lela Javakhishvili | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-EU rapid w |
| Jan 2011 | Meri Arabidze | Lela Javakhishvili | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-GEO w 68th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Lela Javakhishvili and Meri Arabidze?
In 20 recorded games, Lela Javakhishvili has 4 wins, Meri Arabidze has 4 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Lela Javakhishvili and Meri Arabidze played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jan 2011 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Lela Javakhishvili and Meri Arabidze play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.