Nihal Sarin vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Nihal Sarin (2717) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Nihal Sarin and Erigaisi Arjun have played 64 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2014 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Sarin leads 14 wins to 21 - trailing overall, with 29 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (4 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarin | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarin with White | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 |
| Arjun with White | 32 | 5 | 15 | 12 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarin | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 46 | 13 | 17 | 16 |
| Rapid | 12 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarin | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 64 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | English Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Dec 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | World Blitz 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Quantbox Chennai GM |
| Jul 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Esports World Cup B |
| Jul 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Esports World Cup B |
| Jun 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jan 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Aug 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Aug 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Aug 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jun 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | PRO League KO Stage |
| Dec 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Jun 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | London System | Junior Speed Qual |
| Jun 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Junior Speed Qual |
| Jun 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Jun 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | English Opening | Junior Speed Qual |
| Jun 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Jun 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| Jun 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Junior Speed Qual |
| Jun 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nihal Sarin and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 64 recorded games, Nihal Sarin has 14 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 21 wins, and they have drawn 29 times.
How many times have Nihal Sarin and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 64 games between them, from Jul 2014 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Nihal Sarin and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (4 games), followed by the Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.