Matvey Galchenko vs Erigaisi Arjun
IM Matvey Galchenko (2440) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2759)
Matvey Galchenko and Erigaisi Arjun have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2024 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Galchenko leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galchenko with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Arjun with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| unknown | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Erigaisi,Arjun | Galchenko,Matvey | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Galchenko,Matvey | Erigaisi,Arjun | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Galchenko,Matvey | Erigaisi,Arjun | 1-0 | Owen Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 |
| May 2026 | Erigaisi,Arjun | Galchenko,Matvey | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 |
| May 2026 | Galchenko,Matvey | Erigaisi,Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matvey Galchenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Matvey Galchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Matvey Galchenko and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 13 recorded games, Matvey Galchenko has 4 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Matvey Galchenko and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2024 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Matvey Galchenko and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Owen Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.