Meri Arabidze vs Matvey Galchenko
IM Meri Arabidze (2371) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Meri Arabidze and Matvey Galchenko have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Arabidze leads 3 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabidze with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Galchenko with White | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D94 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Philidor | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Philidor | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Meri Arabidze | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Meri Arabidze | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Meri Arabidze | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Meri Arabidze | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Meri Arabidze | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Meri Arabidze | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Meri Arabidze and Matvey Galchenko?
In 12 recorded games, Meri Arabidze has 3 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 9 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Meri Arabidze and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2022 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Meri Arabidze and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.