Meri Arabidze vs Polina Shuvalova
IM Meri Arabidze (2409) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Meri Arabidze and Polina Shuvalova have played 31 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Arabidze leads 9 wins to 17 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (84% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (4 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabidze with White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Shuvalova with White | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 31 | 9 | 5 | 17 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 31 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Philidor | World Blitz Women 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 0-1 | Philidor | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Philidor | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Sicilian | WSCC 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Sicilian | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | English Opening | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Sicilian | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | WSCC |
| Dec 2024 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Swiss Queens Wed #47 |
| Dec 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Catalan | Swiss Queens Wed #46 |
| Oct 2024 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Swiss Queens Wed #36 |
| Sep 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #35 |
| Sep 2024 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Swiss Queens Wed #34 |
| Sep 2024 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Swiss Queens Wed #33 |
| Aug 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 0-1 | Catalan | Swiss Queens Wed #30 |
| Jul 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #24 |
| Jul 2024 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #23 |
| May 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Sicilian | Swiss Queens Wed #16 |
| Apr 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 0-1 | Sicilian | Swiss Queens Wed #13 |
| Mar 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #8 |
| Dec 2022 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Mar 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2021 | Meri Arabidze | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Catalan | Speed Chess w Q2 KO |
| May 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Speed Chess w Q2 KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Meri Arabidze and Polina Shuvalova?
In 31 recorded games, Meri Arabidze has 9 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 17 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Meri Arabidze and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 31 games between them, from Jan 2021 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Meri Arabidze and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (4 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.