Matthias Bluebaum vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Matthias Bluebaum and Erigaisi Arjun have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2019 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Bluebaum leads 5 wins to 5, with 7 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bluebaum | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebaum with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Arjun with White | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bluebaum | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bluebaum | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 88th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Catalan | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Aug 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial |
| Feb 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 Swiss |
| Aug 2020 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2019 | Matthias Bluebaum | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| May 2019 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Matthias Bluebaum and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 17 recorded games, Matthias Bluebaum has 5 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Matthias Bluebaum and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from May 2019 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Matthias Bluebaum and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (3 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.